A patient tells a nurse that his bowel movements normally occur every morning after breakfast. What should the nurse understand as the rationale for this occurrence?
a. Fecal overflow
b. Gastrocolic reflex
c. Autonomic dysreflexia
d. Lack of sphincter control
B
When food enters the stomach, it stimulates activity throughout the digestive tract and causes the movement of fecal mass into the rectum.
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A. Any over-the-counter allergy medications taken B. How long the patient has suffered from allergies C. Signs and symptoms the patient has with her allergies D. What grasses, trees, molds, and pollens affect her
Humulin R contains 100 units/mL. How much is needed for a 12-unit dose?
a. 12 mL b. 1.2 mL c. 0.12 mL d. 1 mL
Explain why the OBRA regulations are important to the nursing assistant.
What will be an ideal response?
The nurse educator is demonstrating the proper technique for assessing a client for fremitus. Which part of the hand will the instructor use to demonstrate proper technique?
1. A. 2. B. 3. C. 4. D.