An example of a daily change that may help decrease constipation is
a. drinking tomato juice instead of carbonated beverages with lunch.
b. eating oatmeal and raisins instead of a bagel for breakfast.
c. snacking on pretzels instead of potato chips.
d. eating mashed potatoes instead of pasta with dinner.
Ans: b. eating oatmeal and raisins instead of a bagel for breakfast.
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a. Assess the client's white blood cell count. b. Culture any drainage from the wound. c. Monitor the client's temperature every 4 hours. d. Use aseptic technique for dressing changes.
A patient had an open reduction with internal fixation (ORIF) for a compound fracture of the left tibia and has been placed in a long leg cast
The assessments by the nurse are: left foot warm/pink, pedal pulse weaker than right, capillary refill 3 seconds, and small 1 cm area of blood on cast. What should the nurse do? a. Notify charge nurse of impending compartment syndrome b. Document that all assessments are within normal limits c. Inform charge nurse about probable hemorrhage d. Place warm compresses on left foot
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1. the predominant pain of the first stage of labor is visceral pain located in the low-er portion of the abdomen. 2. referred pain is the extreme discomfort between contractions. 3. the somatic pain of the second stage of labor is more generalized and related to fatigue. 4. pain during the third stage is a somewhat milder version of the second stage.
When does a nurse choose to use skinfold calipers when collecting assessment data?
a. Calculating the patient's body mass index b. Inspecting the patient's skin c. Determining the amount of the patient's lean body tissue d. Estimating the amount of the patient's body fat