What instructions should be provided to the client scheduled to have fecal occult blood testing (FOBT)?
A. "You will need to avoid eating meat for 48 hours before the test."
B. "You will need to fast for 12 hours before the test."
C. "You will be given a cleansing enema the morning of the test."
D. "You will be sedated and will require someone to accompany you home."
A
The client is instructed to avoid foods such as meats, horseradish, and beets, which that may give a false-positive result to the test.
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1. Writes down exactly what the client says. 2. Listens actively and observes the client as she talks. 3. Measures vital signs. 4. Performs hand hygiene.
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What conflict resolution management technique has the advantage of not making a big deal out of nothing as conflict may be minor in relation to other priorities and allows tempers to cool?
a. negotiating c. compromising b. confronting d. avoiding
What actions by the graduate nurse will assist with finding the best NCLEX-RN® review book for personal study needs? (Select all that apply.)
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