The nurse is aware that the broad general causes of bowel incontinence are _____________________________________. (Select all that apply.)
a. inability to recognize defecation urge related to mental impairment.
b. inability to respond to defecation urge related to immobility.
c. inflammatory bowel disease.
d. weak rectal muscles.
e. unexpected defecation when passing gas.
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
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The nurse is providing health teaching to a patient who is taking methenamine (Hiprex). What instruction would be most important to include for the patient taking Hiprex?
A) "Drink citrus juice with the medication to acidify the urine." B) "Take sodium bicarbonate with the medication to make the urine alkaline." C) "Limit your fluid intake to 8 ounce per day." D) "While you are taking this drug, limit your intake of foods high in sodium."
In reviewing product materials, which reported precision confidence interval (CI) would make the nurse researcher interested in purchasing the product?
a. CI of 2-100 mm b. CI of 15-75 mm c. CI of 25-75 mm d. CI of 2-5 mm
A nurse should be concerned when observing a patient performing isometric exercises if the patient is:
a. holding his or her breath while exerting. b. performing the exercises four times per day. c. tightening each muscle group for 8 seconds, then relaxing. d. repeating each exercise 8 to 10 times for each muscle group.
A nurse surveys program participants after completion of a wellness program to determine if the participants have increased their involvement in daily exercise. This is an example of:
a. Assessment b. Goal evaluation c. Formative or process evaluation d. Summative or impact evaluation