The nurse diagnoses the client's health problem as Altered elimination. Which information from the database would be an appropriate etiology for this diagnosis?
a. Complaints of cramping and constipation
b. Diagnosis of hip fracture
c. Poor fiber intake
d. Abdominal distention
ANS: C
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A) Care giver B) Nurse C) Patient D) Physician
What type of abuse is occurring when a child does not receive the basic nurturing and caring needed for healthy development?
a. Sexual abuse b. Emotional neglect c. Physical neglect d. Child abuse
Pain and swelling near an IV site may indicate an
A. incompatibility of additives. B. incorrect flow rate. C. improper base fluid. D. infiltration or phlebitis.
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a. Analyze data. b. Consider whether surveillance as an intervention is appropriate to the situation. c. Evaluate the impact of the surveillance. d. Collect data.