Which nursing action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a 35-year-old male patient admitted with an exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)?
a. Restrict oral fluid intake.
b. Monitor stools for blood.
c. Ambulate four times daily.
d. Increase dietary fiber intake.
b. Monitor stools for blood.
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The nurse assisting with a Lamaze class explains the stages of labor, and determines that the parents understood when they state:
1. "The second stage of labor begins when the cervix is completely dilated and ends with the birth of the baby." 2. "The second stage of labor begins when the cervix begins to dilate and ends with complete dilation." 3. "The first stage of labor begins with pregnancy and ends when the mucus plug is passed." 4. "The third stage of labor begins with passage of the placenta and ends with healing of the episiotomy."
Which vitamin is eliminated the most slowly?
a. Vitamin A b. Vitamin B c. Vitamin C d. Vitamin X
Which blood component forms the initial plug that helps stop bleeding?
a. Fibrin b. Platelets c. Neutrophils d. Eosinophils
A.N. is concerned about visible scars. What will you tell her to calm her fears?
What will be an ideal response?