An ileostomy was performed on a patient for the treatment of debilitating ulcerative colitis disease. A problem the nurse should watch for in patients after this surgery is
a. fluid imbalance.
b. sexual activity restriction.
c. skin excoriation.
d. the collecting appliance being bulky and large.
C
The nurse should assess the peristomal skin for impairment of integrity.
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The mental health nursing instructor is talking with the class about depression. What deficiency does the instructor explain will result in depression?
A) Epinephrine, norepinephrine, and acetylcholine B) Norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin C) Acetylcholine, gamma-aminobutyric acid, and serotonin D) Gamma-aminobutyric acid, dopamine, and epinephrine
Commercially available infant formulas fall into several categories, including which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. breast milk b. premature infant formulas c. specialty infant formulas, including those for metabolic disorders d. soybased and lactose-free formulas e. standard cow's milk–based formulas f. elemental, hydrolyzed protein, and free amino acid formulas
From genetic testing, a patient learns that a specific medication can help a developing disease process. What does the nurse understand that genetic testing provided for the patient?
1. biological marker 2. phenotype 3. genotype 4. translocation
A patient complains of knee pain on your arrival in the room. What should your first sentence be after greeting the patient?
A) How much pain are you having? B) Have you injured this knee in the past? C) When did this first occur? D) Could you please describe what happened?