In order to diagnose irritable bowel syndrome, the physician must first rule out all but which of the following?
A. Pathogenic bacteria and intestinal parasites
B. Intestinal obstruction
C. Food intolerance
D. Chronic enteritis
B
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The CNO is investigating a program to enhance graduate nurse retention by offering educational and nurse mentoring opportunities. This is an example of which type of program? 1. Clinical ladder program 2. Mentoring program 3. Coaching program 4. Versant RN residency program
A couple who is expecting their first child has been advised by friends to consider harvesting umbilical cord blood in order to have a future source of stem cells
The couple has approached their caregiver with this request and is seeking clarification of exactly why stem cells are valuable and what they might expect to gain from harvesting it. How can their caregiver best respond to the couple's enquiry? Stem cells can A) "help correct autoimmune diseases and some congenital defects." B) "be used to regenerate damaged organs should the need ever arise." C) "be used as source of reserve cells for the entire blood production system." D) "help treat some cancers and anemias, but they must come from your child himself or herself."
Aside from excessive bleeding, heparin therapy may increase the risk of a patient developing which condition?
a. A decrease in urination b. An increase in thirst c. An increase in hypertension d. A decrease in visual acuity
Which of the following findings will the nurse assess in a client diagnosed with bulimia?
1. Low body temperature 2. Elevated blood pressure 3. Increased urine output 4. Hoarseness