You are giving a saline enema. During the procedure, the person complains of cramping. What should you do?
a. Call for the nurse.
b. Clamp the tubing.
c. Remove the tubing.
d. Insert the tubing farther.
B
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A client has just undergone an arthrography of the right knee and is preparing to be dis-charged home. What statement made by the client indicates a need for further postprocedure teaching?
A. "I will be able to resume my normal physical activity in a few hours." B. "I will apply ice to my right knee to decrease swelling." C. "I will keep my right knee wrapped until tomorrow." D. "I will rest my right knee for the next 12 to 24 hours."
A patient who has severe Alzheimer's disease (AD) is being admitted to the hospital for surgery. Which intervention will the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Encourage the patient to discuss events from the past. b. Maintain a consistent daily routine for the patient's care. c. Reorient the patient to the date and time every 2 to 3 hours. d. Provide the patient with current newspapers and magazines.
A tube that is inserted through the nose or mouth and passes through the esophagus to the stomach is a(n) ________ tube.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).