Which information should the nurse include in the teaching for a client prescribed a stool softener for constipation?
A. "Continue to take this prescription until your stool is very loose and diarrhea-like."
B. "If your discomfort gets worse, return to the clinic."
C. "This medication should work within 12 hours."
D. "If you do not have a bowel movement by tomorrow, return to the clinic."
Answer: B
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a. No, because women may not consciously be aware of an unconscious desire to be a mother b. No, because about half of all pregnancies in the United States are unintended c. No, because she admitted having unprotected sexual intercourse d. Yes, because pregnancy can usually be avoided by appropriate precautions
Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements is the nursing diagnosis applicable to a patient with progressive systemic sclerosis. What is the most important point for the nurse to teach this patient?
a. Eat three large meals spaced throughout the day. b. Schedule rest periods to prevent overtir-ing. c. Severe stress can trigger vasospasm. d. Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
A patient comes into the clinic complaining of waking up with a dry mouth and nose and asks if the dryness has caused the colds she has had in the past few months. What is the most appropri-ate suggestion for the nurse to suggest?
a. Use a humidifier at home. b. Get a throat culture. c. Get a nose culture. d. Request an antibiotic.
A child is showing signs of acute respiratory distress. Which position will the nurse place this child?
1. Upright 2. Side-lying 3. Flat 4. In semi-Fowler's