A patient learns that a small bowel obstruction was caused by an appendectomy five years ago. Which health problem most likely is causing the obstruction?
A. Undiagnosed femoral hernia
B. Umbilical hernia
C. Adhesions
D. An untreated infection of the appendix
Answer: C
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a. "Do you drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages?" b. "Have you ever had high blood pressure?" c. "How many seizures do you have daily?" d. "What other drugs do you take daily?"
Clients' charts are considered legal documents that are of vital importance in the care of clients. Which of these statements should the nurse avoid charting?
a. The client does not keep follow-up ap-pointments. b. The client discontinues treatment. c. The client refuses medication. d. The nurse thinks the client is hostile.
Patients using low air loss and other pressure-relieving mattresses do not need to be repositioned regularly, as the bed prevents skin breakdown.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
An immunology nurse is caring for a patient. While planning care, which principle will the nurse remember? The primary role of IgA1 is to prevent infections in the:
a. blood. b. kidneys. c. lungs. d. mucous membranes.