This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which physical assessment technique will the nurse omit when caring for a 2-year-old diagnosed with ... (Read 12 times)

tsand2

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
on: Jun 28, 2018
Which physical assessment technique will the nurse omit when caring for a 2-year-old diagnosed with Wilms' tumor?
 
  a. Performing range-of-motion exercises on lower extremities
  b. Palpating the abdomen
  c. Assessing for bowel sounds
  d. Percussing ankle and knee reflexes

Question 2

Parents are speaking with the urologist about their son's undescended testicle. Which statement by the child's father causes the nurse to determine he understands the information presented?
 
  a. An undescended testicle can reduce fertility.
  b. The testicle usually descends spontaneously during the first month of life.
  c. Surgical correction reduces the risk for testicular tumors.
  d. The optimal time to surgically correct the condition is at diagnosis.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

nanny

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Palpation of the abdomen could disturb the tumor and cause the malignancy to spread.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Although orchiopexy improves the condition, the fertility rate among patients may be reduced even when only one testis is undescended.


tsand2

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 520
Reply #2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Thank you


nanny

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 313
Reply #3 on: Jun 28, 2018
No problemo


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.

Did you know?

Multiple experimental evidences have confirmed that at the molecular level, cancer is caused by lesions in cellular DNA.

20,000 year old Arctic ground squirrel mummy 20,000 year old Arctic ground squirrel mummy
Common errors in blood pressure assessment Common errors in blood pressure assessment
STR DNA Analysis Technique STR DNA Analysis Technique
The Two-Step Persuasion Technique to Encourage Community Service The Two-Step Persuasion Technique to Encourage Community Service
Physical Findings of Tension Pneumothorax Physical Findings of Tension Pneumothorax
Video: Oxygen transport - methods and oxyhemoglobin

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library