In assessing onset of multiple organ failure, which may be the earliest noninvasive clinical assessment finding?
a. dyspnea or increased respiratory rate
b. decreased cardiac output
c. abdominal distention
d. protein in urine
a
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An older client complains about experiencing constipation. What should the nurse suggest that this client consume?
1. Meat 2. Eggs 3. Milk 4. Carrots
Inspection of the male urethral orifice requires the examiner to:
a. ask the patient to bear down. b. insert a small urethral speculum. c. press the glans between the thumb and forefinger. d. transilluminate the penile shaft.
The nurse is reviewing the findings from a basic analysis of gastric secretions. What information would the nurse expect to find?
a. Negative occult blood b. Black coloration of gastric secretions c. Clumps or clots of blood d. "Coffee-ground" secretions
The nurse is communicating with a patient who voices concern about an upcoming high-risk procedure. Which statement best demonstrates empathy?
a. "Would you like to talk about your feel-ings regarding the procedure?" b. "My mother had the same procedure and did very well." c. "I can't imagine how you feel." d. "It must be difficult preparing for the procedure; how are you feeling?"