The nurse is performing a focused assessment of the client's gastrointestinal status. Appropriate data to collect would include:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Bowel sounds
2. Appetite
3. Range of motion
4. Characteristics of emesis
5. Presence of wheezing
1,2,4
Rationale: Auscultation of bowel sounds in all four quadrants is appropriate data to collect and document
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a. Acupuncture b. Stretching c. Supplements d. Tai chi e. Vigorous aerobics
A client who received a refill for a medication returns to the pharmacy and says, ìThis medication is wrong! It doesnít look anything like my usual prescription.î Which response by the pharmacist would be most appropriate?
1. "Your usual prescription drug is too expensive, so I substituted it with a generic one." 2. "There is no difference between this drug and the one you usually get." 3. "Our state allows me to substitute a generic drug when the prescription calls for a brand-name drug." 4. "Don't worry. Can you see that the generic ingredients are exactly the same?" 5. "This medication is a generic form of your other medication. That is why it looks different. But it has the same ingredients and should work the same way."
What do the economics of health care include?
a. Medicare and Medicaid dollars b. Patients' rights c. Equal distribution of health care d. Nurse salaries