A two day old neonate had no passage of stool since birth. Rectal examination accomplishes evacuation. The neonate shortly after develops abdominal distention. The most appropriate diagnostic test to obtain is:
a. abdominal x-ray
b. contrast enema
c. rectal biopsy
Answer: c. rectal biopsy
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The nurse recognizes that pain assessment is an important aspect of all nursing assessments. Clients might be reluctant to self-report pain because of: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. A fear of shots. 2. A belief that expressions of pain reveal weakness. 3. Not wanting to disturb staff. 4. A fear of addiction. 5. A fear that the nurse won't believe the pain reported.
Heart failure (HF) is a problem after the child has had a congenital heart defect repaired. The nurse knows a sign of HF is what?
a. Wheezing b. Increased blood pressure c. Increased urine output d. Decreased heart rate
An agency committee conducts a needs assessment for a health information system and identifies a list of potential vendors to be considered for the project. Which of the following would the committee do next?
A) Send out a request for proposal B) Identify the cost-benefit C) Submit a request for information D) Determine the return on investment
The patient is attempting to make an informed decision about whether to have a life-extending treatment done. The essential piece of information that is significant in the decision is:
a. whether the quality of life will improve after the procedure is done. b. the cost of the treatment. c. the amount of time treatment will take. d. whether insurance will cover the cost of treatment.