A nurse is preparing to administer a soap suds enema to an adult client. After explaining the procedure and positioning the client, the nurse begins the procedure. The nurse inserts the rectal tube into the client's rectum a maximal distance of of how many inches?
A. 1½ inches
B. 3 inches
C. 4 inches
D. 6 inches
Ans: C. 4 inches
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a. Side rails are raised for clients of all ages. b. An incontinent client has urinated on the floor. c. A dietary tray is left on a bedside table. d. The door to a client bathroom is open.
The nurse has just admitted a 66-year-old patient for cardiac surgery. The patient tells the nurse that she is afraid of dying while undergoing the surgery. The nurse should be aware that:
A) A further assessment of anxiety is required. B) A more complete physical examination is required. C) Preoperative fears are normal and will be alleviated with time. D) Teaching should be initiated immediately to alleviate the fears.
After teaching a class on preventing pelvic inflammatory disease, the instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the class identifies which of the following as an effective method?
A) HIV B) HSV C) HPV D) HAV E) HBV
Health care institutions use computer documentation systems for ordering, reporting, and documenting patient care
True False