The nurse is palpating the abdomen of a patient newly admitted to the unit. What would be an abnormal finding?
A) Softness
B) Guarding
C) Nonpalpable organs
D) Nontender areas
B
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Pat Wagner, 88 years old, has become increasingly weak and has been admitted to the long-term care facility. On admission, he is found to have a fecal impaction. Which of the following would not be part of his restorative care program?
a. Ambulate him to the bathroom after meals b. Increase fluid intake to 1500 mL/day c. Administer Fleet's enema every other day to ensure bowel evacuation d. Increase dietary fiber
A first step to stabilize a patient with an overdose is to
A) measure vital signs and temperature frequently. B) identify injuries and disease processes. C) assess, establish, and maintain their airway. D) assess mentation.
Which of these findings would indicate a potential complication related to renal function during pregnancy?
a. Increase in glomerular filtration rate (GFR) b. Increase in serum creatinine level c. Decrease in blood urea nitrogen (BUN) d. Mild proteinuria
Which of the following does an ethics committee in a health care facility do?
a. Interviews all persons involved in a case b. Illustrates circumstances that demonstrate malpractice c. Serves as a resource in specific situations involving ethical dilemmas d. Examines similar previous instances for comparison of outcome decisions