A person has an ileostomy. Which statement is correct?
a. Part of the colon was removed.
b. Feces are solid in consistency.
c. Feces drain constantly from the ileostomy.
d. Water is absorbed before feces are ex-pelled into the pouch.
C
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a. monitoring food and fluid intake. b. offering laxatives as needed. c. providing a quiet sleep environment. d. doubling the daily caffeine intake. e. restricting intake of processed foods. f. promoting adequate attention to hygiene.
A patient scheduled for major surgery will receive general anesthesia. Why is inhalation anesthesia often used to provide the desired actions?
A) rapid excretion and reversal of effects B) safe administration in the patient's own room C) involves only the respiratory system and skin D) slow onset of action and maintains reflexes
Which of the following statements made by a nurse caring for a client reporting severe pain ex-presses the most insight into how pain impacts a client's energy reserves?
1. "If I can't get his pain under control, his recovery will take a lot longer." 2. "Pain certainly interferes with the client's ability to rest and recuperate." 3. "I'm going to call for another pain prescription so he can get some rest." 4. "Trying to cope with pain is using up the energy that his recovery requires."
The most reliable way to obtain body temperature is:
A. Orally B. Rectally C. At the axilla D. With a skin sensor