An elderly client who has had a colostomy states, "I understand how to take care of my colostomy, but what is that other bag for that you used?" This statement indicates a(an)
A) Incongruent relationship
B) Congruent relationship
C) Non-therapeutic relationship
D) Evaluative relationship
Ans: A
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A) Age less than 65 years B) Presence of active inflammatory process C) End-stage organ disease refractory to other treatments D) Able to reach full life span without transplant
The clinic nurse is providing health teaching to a patient who has been prescribed doxycycline (Doxycin). What is a priority teaching point for this patient?
A) Stay out of the sun. B) Avoid sexual activity. C) Take an antacid with the drug if nausea occurs. D) Chew the tablets completely before swallowing.
When percussing over the client's liver area, the nurse hears a low-pitched, thudlike sound. What is this normal finding called?
a. ascites c. flatness b. dullness d. tympany
Ms. L has an abdominal cancer that is causing a partial bowel obstruction. She is able to take oral nourishment and has refused a feeding tube. Which of the following would be least appropriate to give?
1. Liquid supplement 2. Dietary fiber with every meal and feeding 3. Clear liquids 4. Lean, tender chicken or turkey