During the admission assessment, the nurse learns that a patient is menstruating. Which prescribed diagnostic test could be impacted by this finding?
A. Colonoscopy
B. Small bowel series
C. Barium enema
D. Stool culture
Answer: D
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Assessing a client for anaphylaxis involves observing for:
a. dyspnea. c. nausea. b. pruritus. d. all of the above
The nurse is assigned to a child with hemosiderosis. The nurse will most expect to give which of the following ordered medications to reduce hemosiderosis?
a. naloxone hydrochloride (Narcan) c. ferrous sulfate b. deferoxamine (Desferal) d. a daily vitamin with minerals
What is the primary reason for the nurse to have an understanding of the various types of activity and adjunct therapies?
a. The nurse chooses the most cost-effective therapy group. b. The nurse is expected to encourage patients' involvement in the therapies. c. The nurse is responsible for placing the patient in the appropriate group. d. The nurse needs to be supportive of the treatment team members who direct these therapies.