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Cyst of prostate is reported with code ____________________. [BLANK-1]

Operative report: Pre-op diagnosis: abdominal painPost-op diagnosis: deep bilateral endometriosis of ovaries and fallopian tubesProcedure: diagnostic laparoscopy The diagnostic codes for this case are: [BLANK-1], [BLANK-2]

Intrinsic urethral sphincter deficiency is reported with code _____. [BLANK-1]

Using the image below, match with the appropriate associations:  

A nurse is reviewing data on four clients. Which client should the nurse assess first?

The nurse is caring for a client with a pneumothorax and a chest tube. Which finding best indicates negative pressure has been established and the client’s lung has re-expanded?

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a hemopneumothorax. Immediately after chest tube insertion, the nurse observes continuous bubbling in the air leak monitor chamber. What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A chest tube was inserted for a client diagnosed with pyothorax. The device is attached to suction of -20 cmH2O, and the nurse observes the float ball rising with inspiration and falling with expiration in the water seal chamber. What is the best action by the nurse?

A nurse receives orders to discontinue a client’s chest tube. Nursing assessment reveals no oxygenation problems. After explaining the procedure and performing hand hygiene, the nurse would be correct if the following steps were taken. Arrange the steps in the correct chronological order.

The nurse is caring for multiple critically ill clients in the Intensive Care Unit and is working with an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). Which task is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the UAP?