A nurse documents and reports the presence of foul, bulky stool in a patient with cystic fibrosis (CF). What does this finding indicate about the patient?
a. Is being adequately maintained on the present dose of pancreatic enzyme
b. Is not adequately digesting food
c. Has diarrhea related to excess mucus in the bowel
d. Has inadequate hydration
B
Foul, bulky stools are the result of inadequately digested food if oral pancreatic enzymes are in-adequate.
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1. Supervision 2. Evaluation 3. Client 4. Time 5. Task
The proper name for an infection acquired by a patient in a health care facility is a
A) pathogenic disease. B) nosocomial infection. C) drug-resilient infection. D) toxic disease.
When describing the purpose for obtaining a comprehensive health history to a client, which of the following would the nurse include as primary?
A) Completes the client's health record. B) Assures a trusting interpersonal relationship. C) Evaluates the seriousness of the client's risk factors. D) Provides a focus for the physical exam.
A diabetes nurse educator is teaching a group of patients with type 1 diabetes about "sick day rules." What guideline applies to periods of illness in a diabetic patient?
A) Do not eliminate insulin when nauseated and vomiting. B) Report elevated glucose levels greater than 150 mg/dL. C) Eat three substantial meals a day, if possible. D) Reduce food intake and insulin doses in times of illness.