While inspecting a patient's stool, a nurse notices a small amount of black, tarry blood with a distinctive old-blood odor that appears to have been partially digested. The nurse identifies this type of blood as
1. Melena.
2. Occult blood.
3. Frank blood.
4. Steatorrhea.
ANS: 1
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a. "Cells in this patient's type of tumor will proliferate rapidly." b. "Chemotherapeutic agents that are not toxic to other tissues may be used." c. "This type of tumor is especially sensitive to chemotherapy." d. "This tumor will be managed primarily with surgery."
Which symptom is commonly assessed when a patient has left ventricular heart failure?
a. Weight gain b. Swelling in the legs c. Jugular vein distention d. Crackles in the lungs
A patient with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome is receiving dopamine at a rate of 20 mcg/kg/min. Which of the following actions would the nurse expect the patient to demonstrate?
1. increase in cardiac output 2. increase in urine output 3. increase in peripheral pulses 4. increase in blood pressure
The nurse changes the position of the client's endotracheal tube (ET). Which is a suitable nursing intervention?
1. Hold tube firmly in place at all times. 2. Insert nasal airway if client bites ET. 3. Leave some slack in tape holding ET. 4. Suction the client after providing care.