A 38-year-old client presents for her first obstetrical appo…
A 38-year-old client presents for her first obstetrical appointment. Her pregnancy was unplanned. She is 9 weeks gestation by LMP, is 25 pounds overweight, and had a herpes outbreak 5 months ago. She had a fetal demise related to Trisomy 18. Which action should take priority?
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During the health history, a 55-year old male client states, “I just “cannot start my urine stream”. I have to urinate so frequently but I never feel like I completely empty my bladder.” The client reports a history of prostate enlargement and has been taking medication. The client now reports increasing pain in his lower back and pelvis. Given this subjective history, what might the nurse expect the provider to “find” during the physical examination of his rectum?
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