Normal bowel sounds are heard gurgling every
A) 2 to 3 seconds.
B) 4 to 6 seconds.
C) 5 to 15 seconds.
D) 15 to 20 seconds.
C
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a. Explaining that his habit is irrational, leads to lateness, and should be discarded. b. Discussing what the patient was thinking and feeling before checking the door. c. Requiring the patient to force himself to leave without checking the doors at all. d. Having him check the doors ten times until he sees the needlessness of checking.
The nurse learns that a patient who is being treated for peptic ulcer disease is "still having problems." What should the nurse instruct this patient to do?
1. try smoking cessation techniques 2. eat a bland diet 3. avoid eating breakfast 4. have the largest meal of the day at lunchtime
A Vietnamese family comes to the emergency room after the death of one of their family members. The nurse informs them that only one member of the family is able to see the person who died. The family members begin to chant and cry out loud
The BEST action for the nurse at this time is to: a. inform the family that the rules are the same for everyone b. ask the family members what behaviors they need to perform after a death c. realize that this is probably a culturally related habit and show sympathy for the family d. look up information on the Internet that describes the needs of the Vietnamese after a death
Which factors in the maternal medical history should cause the nurse concern regarding the development of cleft lip or cleft palate during pregnancy? Select all that apply
1. Cigarette smoking 2. Alcohol use 3. Excessive folate intake 4. Glucocorticoid use 5. Anticoagulant use