A pregnant woman states that she has been constipated related to her pregnancy. Which medication is most effective in preventing constipation related to pregnancy?
A) Metamucil
B) Mineral oil
C) Saline cathartic
D) Stimulant cathartic
A
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The nurse is caring for a patient in traction. What nursing action would be appropriate in caring for the traction weights? (Select all that apply.)
a. Allow weights to hang freely in place. b. Hold weights up if the patient is shifting position in bed. c. Remove weights if the patient is being moved up in bed. d. Lighten weights for short periods if the patient reports pain. e. Use assistance to reposition the patient in bed.
A group of college athletes from the volleyball team have reported concerns about the reports regarding their weight and nutritional status
The reports were based on BMI (body mass index) values. The team's healthcare provider that collected the data and sent the reports decided to change their recommendations based on which explanation? 1. BMI reports are best used for athletes who are engaging in bodybuilding activities. 2. BMI classifications should be used only on older adults. 3. BMI classifications do not take into account racial or physical variations. 4. Nutritional status of a college student should be evaluated using skinfold measurements.
The physician has ordered a serum test that can identify a substance indicating the possible presence of malignancy in the client. The nurse understands that this test is used to identify a:
a. biological response modifier c. tumor marker b. carcinogen d. virus
The nurse is admitting a client who is scheduled for a valvular annuloplasty. The client asks why she needs her valve replaced. What are the most appropriate responses? Select all that apply
1. "You are not having the valve replaced; you are having the fibrous ring at the junction of the valve leaflets and the muscular wall repaired.". 2. "Have you asked your surgeon this question?" 3. "You are having your valve replaced because it is diseased.". 4. "Due to valve stenosis, the valve leaflets must be separated.". 5. "Your family has been informed of the procedure.".