The nurse teaches a client that there are shock absorbers in the back to cushion the spine and to help it move. The client understands that which of the following is another name for shock absorbers:

Vertebral column

Intervertebral disks

Vertebral foramen

Nucleus pulposus

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   The vertebral column refers to the series of vertebrae forming the backbone, not specifically the shock absorbers.
B.   Intervertebral disks are the fibrocartilage pads between vertebrae that act as shock absorbers, allowing movement and cushioning the spine.
C.   The vertebral foramen is the opening in the vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes.
D.   The nucleus pulposus is the gel-like inner core of the intervertebral disk, contributing to its flexibility and shock-absorbing properties.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. The sigmoid is a part of the large intestine located in the left lower quadrant, so tenderness in the right lower quadrant is unlikely to be related to the sigmoid.
B. The liver is situated higher in the abdomen, typically more towards the right upper quadrant, and its tenderness wouldn't manifest in the right lower quadrant.
C. Tenderness in the right lower quadrant is a classic sign of appendicitis, suggesting inflammation of the appendix.
D. The gallbladder is positioned closer to the liver, in the right upper quadrant, and wouldn't typically cause tenderness in the right lower quadrant.

A. "It would be very unusual for a man your age to have cancer of the prostate." B. “We will treat you with chemotherapy so we can control the cancer." C. "The swelling in your prostate is only temporary and will go away." D. "The enlargement of your prostate is caused by hormonal changes, and not cancer."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While prostate cancer risk increases with age, it's not rare for a 60-year-old man to have prostate cancer. This response might provide false reassurance.
B. Chemotherapy is not typically the primary treatment for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and doesn’t relate to the concerns raised by the client.
C. BPH is a chronic condition characterized by non-cancerous prostate enlargement, not temporary swelling that goes away.
D. BPH is commonly caused by hormonal changes and does not predispose a person to prostate cancer. It's important to differentiate between BPH and prostate cancer.

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The nurse teaches a client that there are shock absorbers in the back to cushion the spine and to help it move. The client understands that which of the following is another name for shock absorbers:

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During an abdominal assessment, the nurse elicits tenderness on light palpation in the right lower quadrant. The nurse recognizes that this finding could indicate a problem with which organ?

Correct Answer is C

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Correct Answer is D

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