What should a nurse include as an essential factor when providing patient education about managing fecal overflow incontinence?
a. Daily use of mineral oil
b. Regular evacuation
c. Daily administration of enemas
d. Long-term use of mineral oil
B
Initially, the colon needs to be cleansed, and then regular evacuation is essential.
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1. The leadership function comes after the manager decides on it. 2. Management refers to providing the means to inspire people. 3. A leader selects the role and a manager is appointed. 4. A manager selects goals and the means to achieve them.
The placenta produces hormones that are vital to the function of the fetus. Which hormone is primarily responsible for the maintenance of pregnancy past the eleventh week?
1. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 2. Human placental lactogen (hPL) 3. Estrogen 4. Progesterone
What is true about genetics and nursing practice?
a. In the future, all drugs will be genetically based. b. Nurses will need competence in genetics. c. Genetic diseases will become more prevalent. d. All genetic conditions can be identified prenatally.
What is the most common side effect of all drug therapy for skeletal muscle relaxants?
a. Nausea b. Diarrhea c. Drowsiness d. Urinary incontinence