A nurse is reviewing the history along with physical examination of a client with a suspected malignant tumor of the bladder. Which finding would the nurse identify as the most common initial symptom?

Painless hematuria.

Frequency.

Urinary retention.

Fever.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Painless hematuria. Painless hematuria, the presence of blood in the urine without any accompanying pain, is the most common initial symptom of a malignant tumor of the bladder. Frequency, choice B, urinary retention, choice C, and fever, choice D, may also be associated with bladder cancer but are not typically the initial symptoms.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

complaint of headaches off and on for the past month. A cerebral aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain that can cause severe headaches or rupture, leading to bleeding in the brain. Therefore, a complaint of a headache is of greatest concern and requires immediate attention.

Nausea (B) is a common symptom associated with many disorders, and it may or may not be related to a cerebral aneurysm. No bowel movement since yesterday

A. Reduced tensile strength. B. Loss of function. C. Lack of mobility. D. Allergic reaction.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Reduced tensile strength. A history of dislocations of the same joint may be due to an insufficient deposit of collagen during the healing process. Collagen is a protein that provides tensile strength to connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Reduced tensile strength may result in instability and dislocation of joints.

Option B: Loss of function is not a correct answer as it is a general term and can occur due to various reasons such as damage to muscles or nerves.

Option C: Lack of mobility is not a correct answer as it is similar to loss of function and does not explain the history of dislocations.

Option D: Allergic reaction is not a correct answer as it is not related to dislocations of joints.

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A nurse is reviewing the history along with physical examination of a client with a suspected malignant tumor of the bladder. Which finding would the nurse identify as the most common initial symptom?

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