Defecation is:
a. Passage of a hard, dry stool
b. Frequent passage of liquid stools
c. Prolonged retention and accumulation of feces in the rectum
d. The process of excreting feces from the rectum through the anus
D
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a. Advocate b. Caregiver c. Manager d. Researcher
Which patient statement indicates understanding of patient teaching regarding cancer diagnostic exams?
a. "I will have less scarring if my surgeon uses an incision to biopsy my breast." b. "My CEA level will be low if my pan-creatic cancer returns." c. "The doctor will monitor my ovarian cancer remission with the CA-125 test." d. "My colonoscopy results were great, so I won't need another one for 5 years."
What is a correct statement regarding the major role of the triage nurse?
A. Provide a through and comprehensive assessment of each client. B. Be able to splint and perform minor procedures. C. Perform rapid assessment to determine priority of care. D. Provide psychological support to family members.
The chief executive officer of an organization announces that the company will adopt a new policy. This organizational communication is called:
a. downward. c. lateral. b. upward. d. diagonal.