A patient who has had abdominal surgery has been discharged on a cholinergic drug to assist in increasing gastrointestinal peristalsis. The nurse will teach this patient to look for which therapeutic effect?
a. Decreased pulse rate
b. Abdominal cramping
c. Passage of flatus
d. Decreased urge to void
ANS: C
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A. Repeated cycles of decreased educational opportunities leading to poorer income potential and poorer health outcomes B. Members not wishing to improve their life circumstances C. Decreased interest by lawmakers in reducing poverty circumstances D. Increased government efforts to provide money to improve incomes
An older client with hyposmia has a nursing diagnosis sensory/perceptual alteration: olfactory. Which topics would the nurse's plan of care include in the patient's education to prepare for discharge? Select all that apply
A) date and label all foods B) remove kitchen waste weekly C) place natural gas detectors near gas heater or stove D) use colognes as bath substitute E) establish a schedule for house cleaning
A nurse educator wanted to be certain that the program participants not only learned the content but also had time to practice these new behaviors. Which of the following must the nurse be sure to include in the program?
a. Providing positive praise for participation b. Allowing time for role-playing c. Engaging the audience in stress-reduction exercises d. Modeling the appropriate behaviors
Which cell has the ability to recognize antigens presented by the MHC class I molecules? is true concerning IgM?
a. T cytotoxic b. CD 4 c. CD 8 d. T helper