The nurse explains that the newest endoscopic procedure for examining the small intestine is the:
1. capsule camera.
2. fiberoptic light probe.
3. rigid lighted tubes.
4. flat plate.
1
The capsule camera is swallowed and transmits information about the small bowel to a re-ceiver on a belt around the patient's waist.
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a. Cataract development b. Macular degeneration c. Presbyopia d. Glaucoma
A healthcare organization is reviewing the business continuity plan. How many emergency drills should the organization conduct each year to comply with The Joint Commission recommendations?
A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four
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a. "Do you want daily weights on this client?" b. "Will the client be able to return home?" c. "Can we discontinue the in-dwelling ca-theter?" d. "Should we get another chest x-ray to-day?"
Nocturia means:
a. Painful or difficult urination b. Frequent urination at night c. The production of abnormally large amounts of urine d. Voiding or micturition