A 52-year-old presents with bleeding from the rectum. This condition is referred to as:
a. Melena
b. Occult bleeding
c. Hematochezia
d. Hematemesis
Ans: c. Hematochezia
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The nurse is caring for a patient with bronchiectasis. Based on an understanding of the pathologic changes that occur with this disease, which intervention to promote clearance of respiratory secretions does the nurse plan?
a. Postural drainage b. Intermittent positive pressure breathing c. Pursed-lip breathing d. Diaphragmatic breathing
Random selection of 300 subjects yields a sample, but demographic analysis of that sample reveals that there are 99 teachers in the sample, despite the fact that there are far fewer than 33% teachers in the total sample. The sample can be said to be
a. Biased b. Controlled c. Multicausal d. Based on probability
The nurse is aware that the urge to defecate is increased peristalsis stimulated by the defecation reflex and the __________ reflex
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
A nurse plans for the involuntary commitment of a new client. The nurse understands that a state has the right to commit a mentally ill citizen if:
A) The person lives under a bridge in a cardboard box. B) The person eats remains out of a garbage can. C) The person does not bathe and wears a wool hat in the summer. D) The person threatens to shoot himself.