____________________ is an accumulation of gas in the bowel.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Distention
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The nurse is caring for a 15-year-old male who has had a below-the-knee amputation as treatment for osteogenic sarcoma. The teen asks the nurse if he will be able to play sports again
Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing response? 1. "Children often play sports again with modifications or assistive equipment." 2. "You will never be able to play sports again." 3. "You will be able to watch sports on television with your friends." 4. "Would you like me to find you another hobby?"
The needs of a client who is a homeless, elderly woman with no means of support would probably be at which level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
a. love and belonging c. safety and security b. physiologic needs d. self-actualization
A client with anemia is prescribed synthetic erythropoietin. When teaching the client about the therapeutic effect of this treatment, which is appropriate for the nurse to include?
A) Increase in platelets B) Increase in red blood cells C) Decrease in white blood cells D) Decrease in lymph fluid
An ileal conduit is performed on the client who has a cystectomy. The nurse should expect to see which type of drainage from the stoma?
a. Formed feces at periodic intervals b. Continuous urine c. Intermittent urinary drainage d. Continuous liquid fecal material