A Patient with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Is Admitted to the Hospital

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is admitted to the hospital with urinary retention and new onset elevations in the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine. Which of these prescribed therapies should the nurse implement first?

• A) Schedule an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan.
• B) Insert a urinary retention catheter.
• C) Draw blood for a complete blood count.
• D) Infuse normal saline at 50 mL/hr.

Recognize the relationship between core body temperature changes and sleep states.

Identify different stages of sleep based on brain wave patterns and physical symptoms.

Comprehend the concept of circadian rhythms and their impact on alertness and body temperature.

Describe the sequence of brain wave patterns during the transition from wakefulness to different sleep stages.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Distortion

A cognitive bias that affects the way individuals perceive reality, often leading to misinterpretations or inaccurate judgments.

Projecting

Projecting involves transferring one's own feelings, thoughts, or attributes onto another person or group, often unconsciously.

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a specific aspect of information while simultaneously ignoring other irrelevant information.

Perceptual Distortion

A cognitive bias that affects the way we perceive reality, often leading to misinterpretations or inaccuracies in judgments.