A 5-year-old girl arrives at the emergency department with severe acute abdominal pain and tenderness. The nurse would expect this child to be evaluated for what? (Select all that apply.)
A) Stomach virus
B) Gastroenteritis
C) Ulcerative colitis
D) Appendicitis
E) Incarcerated umbilical hernia
B, C, D
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A 35-year-old male patient presents at the emergency department with symptoms of a small bowel obstruction. An emergency room nurse is obtaining assessment data from this patient
What assessment finding is characteristic of a small bowel obstruction? A) Nausea and vomiting B) Decrease in urine production C) Mucus in the stool D) Mucosal edema
The perinatal nurse knows that the perineum refers to:
A) The skin covered region between the vagina and the anus B) The small portion of tissue around the anus C) The greater vestibular or vulvovaginal glands D) The small portion of tissue surrounding the vaginal opening
To prevent the spread of microbes, wash your hands in the following situations:
a. When gloves are on b. After taking a shower c. After eating your lunch d. Before and after handling, preparing, or eating food
The nurse is instructing a client who has been prescribed bulk-forming laxatives. Which statement by the client indicates understanding of the use of laxatives?
1. "They work to increase the frequency and quality of bowel movements." 2. "They are indicated for the relief of bowel obstruction." 3. "I should use them when I have diarrhea caused by an infection." 4. "I can use them liberally whenever I don't have regular bowel movements."