A client tells the nurse that she often does not defecate when she has the urge because of time. The nurse realizes that failure to heed the urge to defecate can result in:
a. diarrhea.
b. irritable bowel syndrome.
c. constipation.
d. water-loss stools.
ANS: C
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1. Chewing deactivates the medication. 2. The medication is damaging to the teeth and gums. 3. Chewing destroys their controlled-release properties. 4. The saliva in the mouth breaks the medication down and makes it toxic. 5. Chewing causes a rapid absorption of the entire dose and a possible overdose.
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a. the B vitamins c. vitamin C b. vitamin E d. vitamin D
A nurse has been ordered to administer a client D5 ½ S 1,000 mL IV to run over 8 hours at the rate of 30 gtt/min. What does the abbreviation "gtt" mean?
A) Liter B) Gram C) Drop D) Meter
The nurse is applying an aquathermia pad to a client complaining of arthritic pain in the right knee. Which filler is appropriate for this unit?
1. Sterile water 2. Normal saline 3. Tap water 4. Distilled water