A hospice patient is receiving opioids for treatment of cancer pain. Which laxative will assist in the prevention of constipation?
A) Lactulose (Cephulac)
B) Stimulant
C) Saline
D) Bulk-forming
B
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You are preparing the nursing care plan for a middle-aged patient admitted to the intensive care unit for an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). His symptoms include tachycardia, palpitations, anxiety, jugular vein distention, and fatigue
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is most appropriate? a. Decreased Cardiac Output b. Impaired Tissue Perfusion c. Impaired Cardiac Contractility d. Impaired Activity Tolerance
Instructions to males regarding breast examination should include recommending
a. monthly breast self-exams and clinical examination every 1–3 years. b. annual breast self-exam and clinical examination every 5 years. c. annual clinical examination of the breasts and mammogram every 3 years. d. breast self-exam every 6 months and clinical examination every 2 years.
The nurse is forking with a prepubescent adolescent. The family asks the nurse to explain then the adolescent will go through puberty. The nurse's response will be based on the idea that the age then puberty begins:
a. varies individually b. is about the same for all females c. is slightly different for males and females d. depends on the person's culture
According to the Expert Committee on the Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus, Mrs. C has three risk factors for GDM. What are those risk factors?