A guaiac test has been ordered. The nurse knows that this is a test for
a. Bright red blood.
b. Dark black blood.
c. Blood that contains mucus.
d. Blood that cannot be seen.
D
Fecal occult blood tests are used to test for blood that may be present in stool that cannot be seen by the naked eye. This is usually indicative of a GI bleed. All other options are incorrect.
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" What are possible explanations for this statement? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Lack of stress can cause boredom. 2. Stress can be motivational. 3. Apathy can occur if stress is absent. 4. Eustress occurs when stress is decreased too much. 5. A balance between stress and coping is essential.
A patient sustains fractures to the ribs, both femurs, and one humerus. When planning care for this patient's immunologic status, what should the nurse include?
1. Monitor complete blood count daily. 2. Limit food rich in iron. 3. Perform passive range of motion to unaffected extremities. 4. Keep on bed rest.
A nurse is working in a public health department. Which of the following would most likely be the focus of the care that is provided?
a. Home visiting and hospice care b. Care of communicable diseases c. Health maintenance and health promotion d. Illness prevention
A client tells the nurse, "My mother spent many years in a mental institution, and my father would abuse me when her mother was not around.". The nurse realizes the client is at risk for developing:
1. An eating disorder. 2. Poor relationships with the opposite sex. 3. A personality disorder. 4. Substance abuse.