The nurse is documenting the health history of a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In which of the following areas would the nurse take a careful history?
1. Bowel patterns
2. Eating patterns
3. Sleeping patterns
4. Urinary patterns
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A careful history on urinary patterns should be taken by the nurse. The ease with which the stream of urine is started, the strength of the stream, and the perceived amount of urine eliminated with each voiding, along with the patient's sense about whether the bladder is completely emptied and the presence of nocturia or dribbling, should be noted. The client's bowel, eating, and sleeping patterns are also important; however, they are not as important as the urinary patterns.
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a. Ready-to-feed formula does not contain fluoride. b. Prepared formula may be refrigerated up to 1 week after preparation. c. Sterilizing bottles in the dishwasher is not recommended. d. Leave a bottle at room temperature for at least 1 hour before use.
Which of the following are issues underlying the nursing care needed by patients undergoing bariatric surgery? (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
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