A nurse is reviewing the history and physical of a teenager admitted to a hospital with a diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Based on this diagnosis, which information should the nurse expect to see on this client's medical record?
A. Abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.
B. Weight gain and elevated blood glucose.
C. Abdominal distention and hypoactive bowel sounds.
D. Heartburn and regurgitation.
Ans: A. Abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea.
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a. "Drinking any wine or alcohol will increase your insulin requirements." b. "Because of poor kidney function, people with diabetes should avoid alcohol." c. "You should not drink alcohol because it will make you hungry and overeat." d. "One glass of wine is okay with a meal and is counted as two fat exchanges."
A woman is admitted with rubella. What action by the nurse manager is best?
A. Place the woman on droplet precautions. B. Put the woman in contact isolation. C. Tell the nurses to use good hand-washing techniques. D. Use standard precautions only.
The case management for a client requiring community mental health services would include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Advocacy b. Crisis intervention c. Provision of referrals to a shelter d. Administration of psychotropic medications e. Developing a client's plan of care
You are giving a teenage girl a physical examination. You should discuss birth control with her because _____ high school students engage in intercourse
1. approximately 25% of 2. about 50% of 3. nearly 75% of 4. nearly all