The nurse assesses a patient who complains of diffuse abdominal pain. There are absent bowel sounds and abdominal distension. These symptoms most closely correspond with which of the following medical diagnoses?
A) Appendicitis
B) Bowel obstruction
C) Cirrhosis
D) Cholelithiasis
B
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When taking the NCLEX-PN®, the nurse finishes the 204th question in four hours and realizes there is:
1. One hour to complete 56 more questions. 2. No chance of passing the exam. 3. A lot of pilot questions in this examination. 4. One more question before the test ends.
A nurse says, "I don't see what all the fuss is about bullying. Every new nurse has to go through it. It's just a part of the history of nursing
" How should the manager respond? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "I know. It's a shame that all the old ways are changing." 2. "Why would you want to bully a new nurse? They are all so naïve and cute." 3. "The Joint Commission does not tolerate disruptive or abusive behavior." 4. "The American Nurses Association does not approve of bullying behaviors." 5. "New nurses bring new ideas. Why would you bully them?"
A client with prostate cancer reports pain in his lower back and legs. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Discuss medications for arthritis. b. Perform a bladder scan. c. Facilitate imaging studies. d. Encourage weight-bearing exercises.
Which activities are the circulating nurse's responsibilities in the OR?
1. Monitor the position of the client, prepare the surgical site, and ensure the client's safety 2. Give preop meds in the holding area and monitor the client's response to anesthesia 3. Prepare sutures; set up the sterile fild, and count all needles and sponges and instruments 4. Prepare the meds to be administered by the anesthesiologist and change the tubing for the anesthesia machine