When providing health care for pregnant women at a prenatal…

When providing health care for pregnant women at a prenatal clinic, the nurse recognizes there are many different barriers to access to care for the pregnant woman.  Which of the following are the most significant barriers to care?  Select all that apply.

Select the correct answer:  During an annual Medicare visit,…

Select the correct answer:  During an annual Medicare visit, the primary care nurse practitioner conducts a Timed Get-Up-And-Go (TGUG) test on an 77-year-old adult with a history of long-standing hypertension, osteoarthritis, and treated osteoporosis. The patient requires 11 seconds to complete the test and complains of slight stiffness when getting up from the chair. The stiffness resolves quickly with movement. What actions are recommended at this time?

While educating a group of women who are considering a pregn…

While educating a group of women who are considering a pregnancy, the nurse explains the importance of a healthy diet including folic acid, exercise, avoidance of substance abuse, and general health/well-being prior to becoming pregnant.  Which of the following statements is the most correct as to when prenatal care should begin?

A 60-year-old male with a history of poorly controlled diabe…

A 60-year-old male with a history of poorly controlled diabetes presents with fever, flank pain, and dysuria. He is also known to have recurrent urinary tract infections. Ultrasound reveals echogenic material within the collecting system, reverberation artifacts, and gas in the renal parenchyma. Question:What is the most likely diagnosis?