A female patient has been admitted with ulcerative colitis. The nurse knows that when the condition exacerbates, the patient's stools will most likely
1. Be black, tarry, and odiferous.
2. Float, and be odorless and bloody.
3. Contain pus, mucus, and blood.
4. Be soft, but ribbon shaped.
ANS: 3
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__________________ . __________________ is purposeful, goal-directed thinking based on scientific evidence rather than assumption or memorization
What is this method?
The nurse explains that the most frequent breast mass is
a. carcinoma. b. fibroadenoma. c. fibrocystic disease. d. mastitis.
A client is receiving a series of diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis of osteoarthritis (OA). The nurse recognizes that the following results tend to support the presence of OA: Select all that apply
1. Dexa scan showed increased bone density 2. Increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) in blood 3. Bone spurs visible on computed tomography (CT) 4. Asymmetrical joint cartilage loss seen on x-ray 5. Presence of antinuclear antibodies in blood
You can reduce friction and shearing by:
a. Rolling the person b. Using a transfer belt c. Positioning the person in Fowler's position d. Sliding the person