A patient has just returned from a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The patient asks about the reason for a urinary catheter with the balloon inflated with 60mL of sterile water. How should the nurse reply?

The nurse is collecting data on a patient in a HCP’s office. The patient tells the nurse of recent flu-like symptoms. The nurse notices a skin rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, and swollen lymph nodes. Which question is most important for the nurse to ask?

You are caring for a pregnant female who is diagnosed with low-risk HPV genital warts. Which method of treatment is anticipated since the patient is pregnant?

A female patient is at the HCP’s office for an annual gynecological examination. When a bimanual examination is performed, the patient reports significant pain. Which medical condition is suspected?

A patient is scheduled for her first pelvic examination and the nurse is assisting. What action should the nurse take after explaining the procedure?

A young adult patient has been diagnosed with acute epididymitis. The HCP has prescribed bedrest, elevation of the scrotum on ice packs, and antibiotics. Which complication is a concern?

The nurse is participating in the care of a male patient in the emergency department for a severe episode of hypotension. The patient takes sildenafil for erectile dysfunction. Medical history indicates management of hypertension and diabetes. Which information does the nurse provide related to meeting this patient’s needs?

Find the product of the binomial using the appropriate special product.

Select all radiologic findings of Pulmonary Emphysema I. Enlargement of right ventricles II. Hypertransluceny III. Normal diaphragm IV. Flatten hemi-diaphragm  

Select all laboratory findings of Baterial PNA I. Increase in WBC II. Normal WBC III. Positive gram stain and/or culture and sensitivity IV. Positive antigen detection