Which observation of a patient with an intestinal obstruction does the nurse report immediately?
a. Urinary output of 1000 mL in an 8-hour period
b. The patient's request for something to drink
c. Abdominal pain changing from colicky to constant discomfort
d. The patient is changing positions frequently
Answer: c. Abdominal pain changing from colicky to constant discomfort
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A therapeutic environment is best provided by
1. support and therapy groups. 2. a community mental health clinic. 3. an inpatient mental health setting. 4. an outpatient mental health setting.
A postpartal woman asks you about perineal care. Which of the following recommendations would you give?
A) Avoid using soap in her perineal care. B) Wash her perineum with her daily shower. C) Use an alcohol wipe to wash her suture line. D) Refrain from washing lochia from the suture line.
Many people in Australia are linguistically diverse, meaning they may:
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