When an elderly diabetic patient is constipated the best treatment options include:
1. Mineral oil
2. Bulk-forming laxatives such as psyllium
3. Stimulant laxatives such as senna
4. Stool softeners such as docusate
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A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a patient who has exercised regularly for several years. What vital sign findings would be expected?
A) increased body temperature and respirations B) increased pulse and blood pressure C) decreased pulse and blood pressure D) exercise has no effect on vital signs
The type of decision making used for staffing a nursing unit that includes decisions relating to normal staffing levels, methods of replacing staff, and scheduling methods, is called _________
a. strategic nursing decision making b. logistical nursing decision making c. tactical nursing decision making d. standard nursing decision making
The client will need a prophylactic agent for herpes simplex. The nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered:
a. ciprofloxacin (Cipro). b. fluconazole (Diflucan). c. oral acyclovir (Zovirax). d. pentazocine (Talwin).
The comprehensive coding system that is more inclusive than ICD-9 in that it includes nursing diagnoses and nursing interventions is known by the acronym ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word