Why is a peristomal hernia a problem?
What will be an ideal response?
A peristomal hernia is a problem because it might result in bowel obstruction, necrosis, and
perforation. These conditions can be lethal.
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A kindergarten class is being screened by a group of nursing students using a Snellen E chart. Few of the children have 20/20 vision. Most have 20/30, and some have 20/40. What observation would the nursing students make to their instructor?
1. "These children have normal vision abilities." 2. "We should check into the health of these children. Maybe their diet is lacking in essential vitamins since they all have poor eyesight." 3. "These kids will all be wearing glasses when we come back next year." 4. "We should use a different eye chart. Maybe the kids would understand it better."
Components of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) the nurse would use to assess a patient after a head injury include which assessment?
a. Blood pressure b. Cranial nerve function c. Head circumference d. Verbal responsiveness
The nurse is caring for a 9-month-old infant who just returned from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after a shunt placement for hydrocephalus. Which healthcare provider prescription should the nurse question?
1. Vital signs and neurologic checks hourly 2. Small, frequent formula feedings 3. Elevate head of bed 4. Daily head circumference