A nurse is preparing a patient for an enema. The correct body position for this type of procedure would be

1. Dorsal recumbent.
2. Semi-Fowler.
3. Lithotomy.
4. Left Sims.


ANS: 4

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A) Take into account the cost of care B) Connect families, friends, and the environment C) Provide a connection between medicine and nursing D) Address the disease but also incorporate the mind, body, and spirit

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A healthy-appearing 68-year-old woman is in the clinic for a physical exam. Her laboratory work shows decreased levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and increased levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. What conclusion can the

A. Eats an unhealthy diet B. At risk for long-bone fractures C. Increased cardiovascular risk D. Probably does not exercise

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When planning the care for a client during the first 24 postpartum hours, the nurse expects to monitor the client's pulse and blood pressure frequently on the basis of the understanding that the client is at risk for which of the following

complications? A) Hemorrhoids B) Hemorrhage C) Thromboembolism D) Cervical laceration

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Place the symbol >, <, or = between the following pair of decimals to make it a true statement: 144.440 ________ 14.444 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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