_____________ is defined by a number of signs including infrequent bowel movements, difficulty evacuating, hard stools, and inability to defecate
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Constipation
Constipation is a symptom with a number of signs including infrequent bowel movements, difficulty evacuating, hard stools, and inability to defecate.
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A pediatric clinic nurse is caring for several children with umbilical hernias. For which of the children does the nurse plan to educate the parents on surgical correction? (Select all that apply.)
A. 7-year-old child with 1-cm hernia B. Child with hernia that can't be replaced C. Enlarging hernia in a 2-year-old D. 1-year-old with 0.5-cm hernia E. 3-year-old with 2-cm hernia
Which physical change in the client with osteoarthritis indicates disease advancement?
A. The hands are involved. B. The hip shows subluxation. C. Hip involvement is bilateral. D. The client is older than 65 years.
The nursing student is shadowing an experienced registered nurse. During the experience, the nurse reviews information on her personal digital assistant. The nurse recognizes
1. this equipment is used to determine the time medications should be administered. 2. the equipment helps the nurse to review the patient's past hospitalization records. 3. the equipment offers accessible reference information to the nurse. 4. the equipment is used to improve the speed of medication administration.