The nurse is inspecting a client's abdomen and sees a protruding umbilicus. The nurse thinks the client may have a(n):
a. asymmetrical abdo-men c. colon cancer
b. hernia d. adhesion
B
With the client in the supine position, observe the contour of the abdomen. Normal adult abdominal contours are flat and rounded. The shape of the abdomen indicates the nutritional status of the client. Observe the abdomen for symmetry, same coloration and pigmentation, and for the presence of masses or nodules. Surgical scars may indicate the presence of adhesions. A normal umbilicus is depressed into the abdomen. The umbilicus should not be discolored or elevated. A protruding umbilicus indicates the possible presence of a hernia.
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1. Alternative therapy 2. Physiotherapy 3. Complementary therapy 4. Biopsychosocial therapy
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1. wash and carefully dry the feet every day. 2. apply lotion between the toes. 3. protect the feet from extreme temperatures. 4. walk barefoot only indoors. 5. buy shoes that are comfortable and supportive.
Ordered: Esmolol 5 g in 500 mL D5W to infuse at 125 mg/min for a patient weighing 135 lb. The maximum safe dose of Esmolol is 400 mcg/kg/min. If this is a safe dose, calculate the flow rate: ________. If the ordered dose is not a safe dose, write: not safe.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).