In a patient who had a cholecystectomy 3 days ago, the nurse assesses that the bile is no longer obstructed from entering the bowel by the appearance of:
a. excessive flatus.
b. dark brown stool.
c. dark urine.
d. increased appetite.
B
Darkening of stools back to the normal color indicates that the bile has reached the duodenum.
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Replacing the hernia into the abdomen and reinforcing the weakened muscle wall with wire, mesh or fascia is called:
a. herniorrhaphy c. hernia reduction b. hernioplasty d. herniorectoplasty
Before becoming an effective advocate for the older adult patient, the nurse must
a. be familiar with the physical and mental effects of aging. b. gain insight into the patient's world by talking with and listening to him or her. c. learn the details of the patient's medical and social histories. d. be a member of the patient's formal sup-port system.
Health care professionals have been activated to respond to a disaster, and the registered nurse who is coordinating the effort realizes that: (Select all that apply.)
a. in the event of a mass casualty incident, care is prioritized to those who have the greatest chance of surviving. b. communities should use their own resources first to attempt to stabilize and organize the response. c. state assistance occurs any time a disaster occurs, regardless of the community's resources. d. the emergency operating plan developed by one central agency rather than individual facilities should be put into operation. e. strict protocols regarding the use of resources must be followed.
A nurse has conducted the health interview and formulated the nursing diagnosis for her
client. Which point should the nurse keep in mind when writing a nursing care plan? A) Draft the nursing care plan for the client independently. B) Frame the guidelines for the nurse caring for the client. C) Do not make changes to the plan for the duration of the treatment. D) Specify relevant nursing orders to help meet treatment objectives.