The nurse clarifies the order for a perineal prostatectomy for treatment of prostate cancer in the patient with which condition?   

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The patient is brought to the emergency department complaining of sudden onset crushing substernal chest pain. He is pale, diaphoretic, and can only speak in short sentences. His vital signs are notable for a heart rate of 118 bpm, respiratory rate of 22, and a blood pressure of 94/52 mmHg. Upon assessment, peripheral pulses are palpable but weak; lungs are clear; mild jugular venous distention is noted. The emergency medical services administered aspirin on arrival to the scene. The nurse anticipates performing which intervention first? 

  • Question Type:   Multiple Choice - Select One
  • Difficulty: 8

A nurse is caring for a young patient who is recovering from a laparoscopic appendectomy following acute appendicitis. 18 hours post-procedure the patient develops a high fever, severe abdominal pain, and nausea. The abdomen is rigid with rebound tenderness and guarding. She is hemodynamically stable. The nurse suspects which complication?

  • Question Type:   Multiple Choice - Select One
  • Difficulty: 5

The nurse is providing education to the parents of a child who was admitted with abdominal pain, fatigue, and yellow-tinged skin and sclera that was determined to be due to hemolysis. The liver dysfunction has resolved and the child is ready to be discharged, but the cause of the child’s hemolysis is still unknown at this time. Out of an abundance of caution, the nurse instructs on the list of medications/food the child must not receive to prevent possible recurrence. Which items are included on the list? Select all that apply.

  • Question Type:   Multiple Choice - Select All
  • Difficulty: 10

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