Dr. Grey prescribes norfloxacin (Noroxin), 400 mg P.O. twice daily, for a client with a urinary tract infection (UTI). The client asks the nurse how long to continue taking the drug. For an uncomplicated UTI, the usual duration of norfloxacin therapy is: A. 3 to 5 days. B. 7 to 10 days. … Read More »
Nurse Grace is assessing a male client diagnosed with gonorrhea. Which symptom most likely prompted the client to seek medical attention? A. Rashes on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. B. Cauliflower-like warts on the penis. C. Painful red papules on the shaft of the penis. D.… Read More »
Nurse Harry is providing post-procedure care for a client who underwent percutaneous lithotripsy. In this procedure, an ultrasonic probe inserted through a nephrostomy tube into the renal pelvis generates ultra-high-frequency sound waves to shatter renal calculi. The nurse should instruct the client to: A. Limit oral fluid intake for 1 to 2 weeks. … Read More »
Nurse Erica is planning to administer a sodium polystyrene sulfonate (Kayexalate) enema to a client with a potassium level of 5.9 mEq/L. Correct administration and the effects of this enema would include having the client: A. Retain the enema for 30 minutes to allow for sodium exchange; afterward, the client should have diarrhea. … Read More »
A client is frustrated and embarrassed by urinary incontinence. Which of the following measures should Nurse Ginny include in a bladder retraining program? A. Establishing a predetermined fluid intake pattern for the client. B. Encouraging the client to increase the time between voidings. C. Restricting fluid intake to reduce the need to… Read More »
When caring for a male client with acute renal failure (ARF), Nurse Fatrishia expects to adjust the dosage or dosing schedule of certain drugs. Which of the following drugs would not require such adjustment? A. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) B. Gentamicin sulfate (Garamycin) C. Cyclosporine (Sandimmune) D. Ticarcillin disodium (Ticar) … Read More »
A female client has just been diagnosed with condylomata acuminata (genital warts). What information is appropriate to tell this client? A. This condition puts her at a higher risk for cervical cancer; therefore, she should have a Papanicolaou (Pap) smear annually. B. The most common treatment is metronidazole (Flagyl), which should eradicate the… Read More »
A female adult client admitted with a gunshot wound to the abdomen is transferred to the intensive care unit after an exploratory laparotomy. Which assessment finding suggests that the client is experiencing acute renal failure (ARF)? A. Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) level of 22 mg/dl. B. Serum creatinine level of 1.2 mg/dl. … Read More »
A male client with bladder cancer has had the bladder removed and an ileal conduit created for urine diversion. While changing this client’s pouch, the nurse observes that the area around the stoma is red, weeping, and painful. What should Nurse Kaye conclude? A. The skin wasn’t lubricated before the pouch was applied. … Read More »
A 55-year old client with benign prostatic hyperplasia doesn’t respond to medical treatment and is admitted to the facility for prostate gland removal. Before providing preoperative and postoperative instructions to the client, Nurse Gerry asks the surgeon which prostatectomy procedure will be done. What is the most widely used procedure for prostate gland removal? … Read More »