Which can occur if constipation is not relieved?
a. Fecal impaction
b. Enema
c. Diarrhea
d. Suppository
A
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Sandra, an RN on the surgery unit, is assisting with a procedure in the patient examination room. The physician orders a medication to be given through IV
Sandra questions the order, based on her knowledge of the patient's history and of other medications that the patient has been given. The physician reiterates the order and Sandra refuses to give it. In this instance, Sandra is de-monstrating: a. Autonomy. b. Accountability. c. Authority. d. Best practice.
Which of the following information would the nurse document when conducting an exposure assessment with a client?
a. The chemicals used at work or in hobbies b. The substances used to clean the house or keep the yard/garden beautiful c. The home, work site, and neighborhood d. The environmental and psychological stress that is encountered
Patients taking sulfonamides such as Bactrim and Septra must be educated to do all of the following EXCEPT:
A. avoid sunlight. B. take the medication with orange juice to increase absorption. C. report any skin reactions. D. drink at least 3 quarts of fluid per day.
Which of the following statements regarding rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is INCORRECT?
A. The blood and synovial tissues of RA patients contain an autoantibody directed against the patient's own gamma globulin. B. Immune complexes composed of gamma globulin and autoantibody are deposited in joints of RA patients. C. Antigen-antibody complexes activate complement and generate an inflammation within the joints. D. Lymphocytes and macrophages attracted to the joints by the inflammatory process secrete cytokines (tumor necrosis factor) that damage the joints. E. Drugs that block the effect of tumor necrosis factor have not been useful or effective for treating RA patients.