The nurse is aware that many of the diseases of the lower gastrointestinal tract can be identified by the characteristics of the patient's stool. What would voluminous, greasy stools suggest?
A) Intestinal malabsorption
B) Inflammatory colitis
C) Colon cancer
D) Small bowel obstruction
A
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a. radiation and/or chemotherapy. b. radiation therapy and/or immunotherapy. c. surgery and/or chemotherapy. d. surgery and/or radiation therapy.
A common goal during the beginning stages of treatment for severe clinical depression in the elderly is:
a. achieving therapeutic levels of antidepressant medication b. identification of daily stressors and strains c. denial of suicidal thoughts d. increased participation in self-care activities
The heart valve that connects the left atria and the left ventricle is:
1. The tricuspid valve. 2. The bicuspid valve. 3. The pulmonic valve. 4. The aortic valve.
A 73-year-old client is admitted to the hospital. A nurse assesses the client for frailty. Which of the following indicate frailty? (Select all that apply.)
A) Diminished handgrip strength B) High level of physical activity C) Intentional weight loss D) Self-reported exhaustion E) Slow walking speed