The nurse is caring for a patient who is prone to developing constipation. Which action should the nurse take to help this patient?
a. Give the patient a Fleet enema.
b. Help the patient develop an exercise routine.
c. Instruct the patient to use suppositories once a week.
d. Instruct the patient to take an oral laxative every night.
ANS: B
B. Educate the older patient about the important relationship between intake of fiber and water and exercise in the promotion of effective bowel evacuation. A. C. D. Enemas, suppositories, and medications are considered only after dietary management is found to be ineffective.
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1. "I'm confident you know what's best for you." 2. "This may not be the best time for you to make such an important decision." 3. "Your children will be terribly disappointed." 4. "Tell me why you want to make this change."
The nurse is conducting a health history on a client who is being admitted to a medical-surgical unit for the treatment of chronic pain
The client is concerned about privacy and asks why it is necessary for the nurse to ask for private information and then document it in the medical record. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? A) "You will be able to read the record and review your care." B) "Documentation decreases the likelihood that you will have to repeat this information to others who will care for you." C) "Your family can review the record and ensure that care is appropriate." D) "A record ensures there are no breaches of confidentiality."
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a. Basic b. Correlational c. Historical d. Phenomenological
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A) Baseline mental status B) Cultural, emotional, and socioeconomic factors C) Religious affiliation D) Signs of abuse or neglect E) Medication history F) Social support systems