During a digital examination of the rectum, the nurse notices that the patient has hard
feces in the rectum. The patient complains of feeling "full," has a distended abdomen,
and states that she has not had a bowel movement "for several days." The nurse
suspects which condition?
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Fecal impaction
The nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient and notices urethral
drainage. What should the nurse do when collecting urethral discharge for
microscopic examination and culture?
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, compress the glans between the examiner's thumb and forefinger and
collect any discharge.
When gathering information relative to a complete health assessment, the nurse
should include which in the decision-making process? (Select all that apply.)
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• Gather needed equipment before the start of the health assessment.
• Use line drawings to explain and record pertinent findings.
• Treat the health assessment as a legal document.
The nurse is preparing to perform an examination of the eyes. Which test will the
nurse conduct to assess the patient's vision?
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Snellen test
During the change-of-shift report, the student nurse hears that a patient has
hepatomegaly. What should the student recognizes that this term means?
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enlarged liver
feces in the rectum. The patient complains of feeling "full," has a distended abdomen,
and states that she has not had a bowel movement "for several days." The nurse
suspects which condition?
Give this one a try later!
Fecal impaction
The nurse is performing a genital examination on a male patient and notices urethral
drainage. What should the nurse do when collecting urethral discharge for
microscopic examination and culture?
Give this one a try later!
, compress the glans between the examiner's thumb and forefinger and
collect any discharge.
When gathering information relative to a complete health assessment, the nurse
should include which in the decision-making process? (Select all that apply.)
Give this one a try later!
• Gather needed equipment before the start of the health assessment.
• Use line drawings to explain and record pertinent findings.
• Treat the health assessment as a legal document.
The nurse is preparing to perform an examination of the eyes. Which test will the
nurse conduct to assess the patient's vision?
Give this one a try later!
Snellen test
During the change-of-shift report, the student nurse hears that a patient has
hepatomegaly. What should the student recognizes that this term means?
Give this one a try later!
enlarged liver
