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Which question should the nurse ask when assessing a 60-year-old patient who has a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?

A 27-year-old man who has testicular cancer is being admitted for a unilateral orchiectomy. The patient does not talk to his wife and speaks to the nurse only to answer the admission questions. Which action is best for the nurse to take?

The nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a patient with Meniere’s disease. What is the primary goal for this patient that the nurse should recommend to include in the plan of care?

A 53-year-old man is scheduled for an annual physical exam. The nurse will plan to teach the patient about the purpose of

The nurse takes into consideration that the child most susceptible to an opportunistic infection is the one taking a(n):

The prescription for a 4 month old is penicillin G 150,000 units intramuscularly bid. The drug is supplied as a unit dose of 600,000 units in a 5-mL vial. The nurse should give the dose as _____ mL.

The nurse who is checking for capillary refill on a child in Bryant’s traction will record adequate perfusion if the toe regains color in _____ seconds.

It is most important that the nurse ask a patient admitted with acute glomerulonephritis about

The nurse discussing toilet training with parents would identify which of the following as an indicator of readiness? The child is:

A hospitalized toddler was drinking from a cup at home but now refuses to drink from anything except his favorite bottle. This toddler is: