Author Question: You male patient has a history of mental illness and has inserted a cotton-tipped swab into his ... (Read 66 times)

scienceeasy · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

You male patient has a history of mental illness and has inserted a cotton-tipped swab into his urethra. He is complaining of dysuria. How will you manage this patient?

A) Remove the swab from his penis.
B) Apply pressure to the area.
C) Deliver a fluid bolus via IV.
D) Leave the object in place.

Question 2

A patient with wet gangrene will have infection that causes swelling of the tissues. What can result as a consequence of the gangrene?

A) Decubitus ulcers
B) Necrotizing fasciitis
C) Decreased capillary perfusion
D) Metabolic acidosis