How long do you listen to each quadrant to determine that bowel sounds are absent?
A) 30 seconds
B) 1 minute
C) 2 minutes
D) 5 minutes
D
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To what resource(s) should the nurse direct the wife in order to aid in her husband's functional recovery? A) A social worker and rehabilitation counselor B) The couple's family physician C) A family therapist or psychological counselor D) A public health nurse
While working with an aggressive patient, it is important for the nurse to:
a. Speak firmly. b. Call the individual by name. c. Place herself between the patient and the door. d. Ignore threats against her.
Which are general surface protections that prevent bacteria from entering the body? (Select all that apply.)
a. Intact skin b. pH of body secretions c. Antibodies d. Mucous membranes e. White blood cells
While recovering in the CCU, M.M. tried to get up out of the bed, fell, and fractured her right humerus. Because of the surgical risks involved, M.M. was treated conservatively and put in a full arm cast. She is transferred back to your floor
A case manager (CM) has been asked to evaluate M.M.'s home to see whether she can be discharged to her own home or will need to stay in a long-term care facility. Identify at least eight things that the CM would assess. M.M.'s nutritional intake over the past few weeks has been poor. She also has increased nutritional needs because of her fractured arm. What are some of the nutritional needs that should be met? What would you recommend to help her with this?