A colostomy is a surgically created opening between the:

a. Small intestine and abdominal wall
b. Colon and abdominal wall
c. Ileum and abdominal wall
d. Rectum and abdominal wall


B

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Which of the following statements are true for the older adult?

a. Because of decreased absorption, some standard drug dosages may be inappropriate for an older adult b. Constipation and diarrhea change the body's absorption ability c. Both A and B d. Manufacturers have changed certain drug formulas to be more suitable to the slower geriatric bowel

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The nurse must continually assess the infant who has meconium aspiration syndrome for the complication of:

a. Persistent pulmonary hypertension. b. Bronchopulmonary dysplasia. c. Transitory tachypnea of the newborn. d. Left-to-right shunting of blood through the foramen ovale.

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When nurses educate patients about their condition and care, the nurses are actually advocating for the patient

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The most emergent cause of testicular pain in a young male is:

a. testicular torsion. b. epididymitis. c. tumor. d. hydrocele.

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