A male client asks the nurse about the purpose of the prostate gland. The nurse should respond that it is a structure that:
1. secretes an alkaline substance that neutralizes residual acidic urine in the urethra.
2. provides a milky alkaline substance that neutralizes the acidity of the male urethra and the female vagina.
3. secretes a fluid for the health and nutrition of sperm.
4. propels sperm into the ejaculatory duct.
Question 2The nurse is assessing the skin of a client diagnosed with renal insufficiency. Which of the following is the nurse most likely going to assess in this client?
1. Evidence of scratching
2. Bruises
3. Flushing
4. Moist skin with good turgor
Question 3The nurse is concerned about developing post-traumatic stress disorder after working for several years in the emergency department. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure this disorder does not manifest? (Select all that apply.)
1. Eat well-balanced meals.
2. Drink water.
3. Limit caffeine.
4. Limit sugar intake.
5. Exercise at least 4 times a week for 30 minutes.
6. Ingest at least one alcoholic drink every evening.
Question 4A client is experiencing symptoms associated with the second-stage of Lyme disease. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Erythema migrans
2. Numbness and pain in the arms and legs
3. Paralysis of facial muscles
4. Meningitis
5. Knee pain and swelling
6. Memory loss
Question 5A client is considering breast augmentation surgery. Which of the following postoperative complications should the nurse discuss with the client regarding this surgery? (Select all that apply.)
1. Change in sensation
2. Development of a hematoma
3. Fibrous tissue around the implant
4. Heart palpitations
5. High blood pressure
6. Arm pain
Question 6The nurse believes a client is experiencing a reaction to a traumatic event when which of the following is assessed? (Select all that apply.)
1. Client is not responding verbally to assessment questions.
2. Client complains of dizziness.
3. Client's blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg.
4. Client complains of nausea.
5. Client asks for medication for a headache.
6. Client asks for something to drink.
Question 7A client has sustained trauma to the trigone portion of the bladder. The nurse realizes that which of the following will be affected in this client?
1. The ureters and urethra
2. The nephrons
3. The detrusor muscle will spasm
4. The ability to concentrate urine will be lost
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