patient recovering from an open cholecystectomy 3 days prior has not passed any flatus since surgery. Which finding suggests to the nurse that the patient may be experiencing a life-threatening condition?
1. Anorexia
2. Falling blood pressure
3. Respiratory rate of 24
4. Hypoactive bowel sounds
Answer: 2
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a. Auscultated stridor b. Weak pedal pulses c. Difficulty swallowing d. Inability to shrug shoulders
The nurse caring for a client with a terminal illness would plan to put the focus of care on:
1. Encouraging the client to be as active as possible. 2. Encouraging the client to talk with distant relatives. 3. Encouraging the client to share his thoughts and feelings. 4. Encouraging the client to follow the treatment regimen.
A community health nurse has been invited to speak to a group of older adults in the context of the local community center
Which of the following nursing actions best reflects an approach that emphasizes the importance of health promotion in gerontological nursing care? A) A teaching session on the signs and symptoms of stroke, along with current treatment modalities. B) An educational presentation on the importance of prostate screening for men and mammography for women. C) A class that presents the beneficial effects of regular exercise and practical methods for integrated exercise into daily routines. D) A presentation on the issue of elder abuse and ways to identify and prevent it.
Which abbreviation means that a drug is to be given orally?
a. PRN b. NPO c. PO d. PPD