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

Author Question: In preparation for a rectal examination of a nonambulatory male patient, the patient is informed of ... (Read 81 times)

jenna1

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 568
on: Jul 23, 2018
In preparation for a rectal examination of a nonambulatory male patient, the patient is informed of the need to be placed in which position?
 
  a. Sims' position
  b. Forward bending with flexed hips
  c. Knee-chest
  d. Dorsal recumbent

Question 2

An elderly patient is being seen for a chronic entropion. The nurse realizes that entropion places the patient at risk for which of the following?
 
  a. Ectropion
  b. Infection
  c. Exophthalmos
  d. Strabismus


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

SAUXC

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Nonambulatory patients are best examined in a side-lying Sims' position. Forward bending would require the patient to be able to stand upright. Knees to chest would be difficult to maintain in a nonambulatory male and is embarrassing and uncomfortable. Dorsal recumbent does not provide adequate access for a rectal examination and is used for abdominal assessment because it promotes relaxation of abdominal muscles.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The diagnosis of entropion can lead to lashes of the lids irritating the conjunctiva and cornea. Irritation can lead to infection. Ectropion is when the eyelid margins turn out so that the lashes do not irritate the conjunctiva. Exophthalmos is a bulging of the eyes and usually indicates hyperthyroidism. Strabismus, or crossing of the eyes, results from neuromuscular injury or inherited abnormalities.


jenna1

  • Member
  • Posts: 568
Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

daiying98

  • Member
  • Posts: 354
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.

Did you know?

There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.

Did you know?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all women age 65 years of age or older should be screened with bone densitometry.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

The eye muscles are the most active muscles in the whole body. The external muscles that move the eyes are the strongest muscles in the human body for the job they have to do. They are 100 times more powerful than they need to be.

A male and female fat-tailed gerbil (Pachyuromys duprasi) A male and female fat-tailed gerbil (Pachyuromys duprasi)
Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety
Medical assistants are often involved in confidential conversations between the physician and the pa Medical assistants are often involved in confidential conversations between the physician and the pa
Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS. Areas of sclerosis (see arrows) in the white matter of a patient with MS.
Mammalian male sex determination is initiated by the Y-linked SRY gene Mammalian male sex determination is initiated by the Y-linked SRY gene
Video: Interview with Person having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library