The nurse is planning care for a client following abdominal surgery. Which outcome demonstrates a return of functioning to the gastrointestinal tract?
A) The client is tolerating sips of water.
B) The client reports a small bowel movement.
C) The client is passing flatus.
D) The client states being hungry.
B
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A bowel movement demonstrates that the nursing outcome of the return to function of the gastrointestinal track has been met. All of the other options are components of meeting the outcome of functioning.
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The client asks the nurse how to control hypertension without taking medications. Which teaching topics would be appropriate for the nurse to include? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. 1. Increase exercise. 2. Decrease sodium intake. 3. Stop smoking. 4. Increase weight if overweight. 5. Increase intake of dietary fat.
The primary screening test for TB is
a. Purified Protein Derivative (PPD) b. Chest x-ray c. Sputum smear d. Culture
The nurse best fulfills the obligation to be accountable for providing care that meets the expected standards of care when:
a. Developing a therapeutic relations with the patient b. Applying evidence-based nursing practice to the plan of care c. Providing appropriate discharge planning to meet the patient's needs d. Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions through achievement of outcomes
A college student exercises regularly and generally eats a healthy variety of foods, is taking a course in general nutrition, buys locally produced food whenever possible, is an active member of an on-campus faith-based organization, and keeps a journal to help process her emotions. What else could be important to her to include in her life in order to develop her overall wellness?
a. growing some of her own food b. keeping a food record to help evaluate what she eats c. eating meals with friends throughout the week d. meeting with a registered dietitian to review her food choices