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Brittanyd9008

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A nurse caring for a 60-year-old client with hypertrophy of the prostate gland is required
  to remove the retention catheter that was inserted to relieve urinary retention. Which
  step should the nurse follow when removing the catheter?
 
  A) Retention catheter should be cut and removed
  B) Catheter balloon should be completely deflated
  C) Client should be placed in side-lying position
  D) Client should be asked to hold his breath during the procedure

Question 2

The nurse is teaching a student nurse about the incidence and etiology of nephromas. Which of the following accurately describes this condition?
 
  A) Kidney tumors are almost always benign.
  B) Kidney tumors occur more frequently in women.
  C) Kidney tumors are rare in people under 30 years of age.
  D) Some nephromas have a hereditary risk factor.



Madisongo23

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C, D
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Some nephromas have a hereditary risk factor. Kidney tumors are almost always malignant. They occur more frequently in men. They are rare in people under 30 years of age and are increased in incidence in people over age 65.



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