The certified nurse assistant informs the RN that one of the clients is passing a lot of gas which is very noxious. The assistant asks why the smell is so bad. What should be the nurse's response?
A)
The sensory nerves in the rectum are being stimulated.
B)
The actions of microorganisms within the GI tract are responsible for the odor.
C)
The client has swallowed too much air while eating.
D)
The client's emotions are causing the gas formation.
B
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Convert 0.075 liters into an equivalent amount in teaspoons
1. 150 teaspoons 2. 15 teaspoons 3. 5 teaspoons 4. 0.5 teaspoons
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