Patients with cancer who undergo irradiation of the lower abdomen are likely to experience
a. nausea.
b. vomiting.
c. diarrhea.
d. constipation.
Ans: c. diarrhea.
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a. Vital signs b. Height and weight c. Head circumference d. Chest circumference
A young adult pregnant client tells the nurse that she and her husband are going to a 50th wedding anniversary party for her grandparents this weekend. The client asks the nurse if it will be okay to have a few glasses of wine at the party. Which response
A) "Drinking a few glasses of wine will not be a problem." B) "Alcohol during pregnancy can cause the baby to be born without limbs." C) "Drinking any alcoholic beverages during pregnancy puts your baby at risk for injury." D) "Wine is acceptable but not hard liquor."
The nurse is watching toddlers at play. Which of the following normal behaviors would the nurse observe?
A) Toddlers engage in parallel play. B) Toddlers engage in solitary play. C) Toddlers engage in cooperative play. D) Toddlers do not engage in play outside the home.
Which distraction techniques should the nurse to use for a school-age child during a painful procedure? Select all that apply
1. Blowing bubbles 2. Music therapy 3. Guided imagery 4. Hypnosis 5. Sucrose solution