__________ denotes stones that form in the gallbladder
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Cholelithiasis
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The nurse has to insert a nasogastric tube for the purpose of temporary tube feedings. To determine the length of the tube, the nurse should use which measurement?
a. Tip of the nose to the xiphoid process of the sternum and add an additional 20 cm b. Tip of the chin to the earlobe to xiphoid process of the sternum c. Tip of nose to the earlobe to xiphoid process of the sternum d. Tip of the earlobe to the nose to the umbilicus
What should the nurse instruct a patient in a wheelchair to do to decrease risk for pressure ulcers?
a. Use a ring pillow on the seat of the chair. b. Lift the weight of the body using the arms of the wheelchair every 15 minutes. c. Scoot forward and back in the seat to sti-mulate circulation. d. Wear underwear that holds moisture close to skin.
A hospitalized school-age child with phenylketonuria (PKU) is choosing foods from the hospital's menu. Which food choice should the nurse discourage the child from choosing?
a. Banana b. Milkshake c. Fruit juice d. Corn on the cob
A newly married couple have presented to a genetics clinic for testing. The husband tells the nurse, "It took me weeks to convince her to do this. I know that she's the type of person who'd rather not know about future risks until they come true."
Based on the husband's statement, what nursing diagnosis most likely applies to the wife? A) Situational low self-esteem related to reluctance to have genetic testing B) Powerlessness related to results of genetic testing C) Ineffective health maintenance related to reluctance to have genetic testing D) Anxiety related to possible results of genetic testing