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If this client is typical of others who acquire bladder cancer, which symptoms are most likely to have manifested in the early stage of this disease? Select all that apply.
- A. Difficulty voiding
- B. Persistent oliguria
- C. Painless hematuria
- D. Urethral discharge
- E. Painful urination
- F. Postvoid dribbling
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Painless hematuria is the most common early symptom of bladder cancer.
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When the nurse reviews the client's medical history, which finding most likely precipitated the present illness?
- A. A recent streptococcal throat infection
- B. A recent influenza infection
- C. A recent episode of gastroenteritis
- D. A recent urinary tract infection
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A recent streptococcal throat infection is a common trigger for acute glomerulonephritis due to immune-mediated kidney damage.
The client is two (2) days postureterosigmoidostomy for cancer of the bladder. Which assessment data warrant notification of the HCP by the nurse?
- A. The client complains of pain at a '3,' 30 minutes after being medicated.
- B. The client complains it hurts to cough and deep breathe.
- C. The client ambulates to the end of the hall and back before lunch.
- D. The client is lying in a fetal position and has a rigid abdomen.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A rigid abdomen and fetal position suggest peritonitis or other serious complications (e.g., anastomotic leak) post-ureterosigmoidostomy, requiring immediate HCP notification. Mild pain, coughing discomfort, and ambulation are less urgent.
If this client shares cultural characteristics of other Native Americans, which findings in the cultural assessment should be included in the client's care plan? Select all that apply.
- A. Native Americans may hesitate to share personal information with strangers.
- B. Questions regarding health history may be interpreted as prying.
- C. Native Americans value listening skills.
- D. Touching on the head is considered offensive.
- E. Native Americans pattern their lifestyle according to 'clock time.'
- F. Direct eye contact should be used when addressing the client or family.
Correct Answer: A,B,C
Rationale: These cultural characteristics reflect common Native American values and should guide culturally sensitive care.
The client is 12 hours postoperative renal surgery. Which data warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
- A. The abdomen is soft, nontender, and rounded.
- B. Pain is not felt with dorsal flexion of the foot.
- C. The urine output is 60 mL for the past two (2) hours.
- D. The client’s trough vancomycin level is 24 mcg/mL.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A vancomycin level of 24 mcg/mL is above the therapeutic range (10–20 mcg/mL), risking nephrotoxicity, especially post-renal surgery. Soft abdomen, no pain on dorsiflexion, and 60 mL urine output are normal.
To avoid erroneous test results caused by the manipulation of the prostate, the nurse should be included in diagnostic test before the client's rectal examination?
- A. Kidneys, ureters, bladder X-ray
- B. Needle biopsy of the prostate gland
- C. Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test
- D. Transrectal ultrasound examination
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The PSA test should be done before rectal examination, as manipulation can elevate PSA levels, leading to false results.