Which of the following patients are at highest risk for alteration in bowel elimination?
A) Paraplegic
B) Diabetic
C) Hypertensive patient
D) Triathlete
A
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Planning as a step in the quantitative research process ends when the data collection has begun. Which is the true statement about planning in the qualitative research process?
a. Since sample size is not usually decided upon ahead of time, there is no practical reward to planning the qualitative research study ahead of time. b. There is no planning in the qualitative research process; it all emanates from the data collected. c. Everything about a qualitative study is planned ahead of time, except for analysis of the data. d. The researcher may adapt strategies for data collection or analysis well into the study.
Which assessment question helps assess immediate memory?
a. "How did you get to the hospital today?" b. "Can you repeat the numbers 2, 7, 9 for me?" c. "Do you Knowledge the three items I mentioned earlier?" d. "What was your birth date including the year?"
The RN working on an oncology unit has just received report on these clients. Which client should be assessed first?
A. A client with chemotherapy-induced neutropenia who has just been admitted with an elevated temperature B. A client with lymphoma who will need administration of an antiemetic before receiving chemotherapy C. A client with metastatic breast cancer who is scheduled for external beam radiation in 1 hour D. A client with xerostomia associated with laryngeal cancer who needs oral care before breakfast