A group of symptoms characterized by intermittent abdominal pain associated with changes in bowel patterns that seem to be related to intolerance to certain foods or psychological factors is termed ________.

What will be an ideal response?


irritable bowel syndrome

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Why will a nurse find it difficult to conduct venipuncture on an older adult?

A) Because older adults find it difficult to keep still during the procedure B) Because older adults find the procedure more painful than others C) Because veins of older adults tend to be rigid D) Because older adults have cardiac or renal disorders

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The family of a patient in a burn unit asks the nurse for information. The nurse sits with the family and discusses their concerns. What type of communication is this?

A) intrapersonal B) interpersonal C) organizational D) focused

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A nurse administers an injection using the Z-track method. The nurse instructs the patient that the Z-track technique is designed to accomplish what?

a. Allow the client to accept at least 5 mL of medication. b. Prevent medication from leaking into subcutaneous tissue. c. Decrease the possibility of "self-sticks." d. Take less time to administer.

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Place the steps for accessing a central line in the correct sequence

______ Perform hand hygiene ______ Access the injection cap with a syringe ______ Perform hand hygiene and assemble equipment ______ Scrub injection cap ______ Let injection cap dry ______ Wear clean gloves ______ Maintain Aseptic technique

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