exam tomorrow LLLL Flashcards
What other presenting problems may indicate breast cancer?
asymmetry of breasts and dimpling of skin
which diagnostic procedure would confirm that the lump in the breast is malignant?
- Biopsy
Which tissue is removed in a modified radical mastectomy?
- Axillary lymph nodes
What problems may Ahmed be experiencing due to prostatic hyperplasia?
- Frequency, hesitancy and poor urinary stream
What problem is associated with acute renal failure?
- Inability of kidneys to remove waste products
What is the most accurate method of determining fluid retention?
- Monitoring her weight daily
What problems might Edward be experiencing in his knee? With osteoarthritis)
morning stiffness and crepitus
How would the nurse minimise Pierre’s discomfort or pain when attending to his nursing care? (He has meningitis)
no clue mate
Is it better to have an intact skull after a head injury?
- Skull is intact so the injury is potentially more serious
What pathophysiological change occurs in multiple sclerosis?
- Destruction of myelin sheath
What problems will Stephanie have that suggests she has MS?
- Repetitive purposeful movement and amnesia
What should be included in a patient education program for MS?
- Treatment regimes that have cured the disease
Correct nursing action for someone who had a stroke and is unconscious with right hemiparesis?
- Position on unaffected side
