What infestation would the nurse suspect when the patient manifests with intestinal obstruction caused by the adult worms clogging the lumen of the intestine?
A) Platyhelminth
B) Trichinosis
C) Nematode
D) Cestode
C
Feedback:
Nematode are roundworms such as the commonly encountered pinworm, whipworm, threadworm, Ascaris, or hookworm that cause a common helminthic infection in humans and can cause intestinal obstruction as the adult worms clog the intestinal lumen or severe pneumonia when the larvae migrate to the lungs and form a pulmonary infiltrate. Options A, B, and D are incorrect.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is administering a bolus tube feeding. Which strategy will be the most effective to reduce the risk of a clogged feeding tube?
1. Flushing the tubing with water before and after feedings and medications 2. Allowing the feeding container to run dry before adding the next container 3. Crushing solid medications and mixing them with formula when administering 4. Aspirating stomach contents frequently to check placement
Which of these factors is most likely to result in fetal hypoxia during a dysfunctional labor?
a. Incomplete uterine relaxation b. Maternal fatigue and exhaustion c. Maternal sedation with narcotics d. Administration of tocolytic drugs
You are caring for a patient with a diagnosis of vulvar cancer who has returned from the PACU after undergoing a wide excision of the vulva. How is pain medication ordered for this patient?
A) Pro-actively B) Preventively C) PRN D) Per request of the patient
Stress and anxiety in a person will directly result in the increased activity of the ________.
A. substantia nigra B. parasympathetic system C. limbic system D. thalamus