A nurse is caring for a child who has Meckel's diverticulum. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply)
A. abdominal pain
B. Fever
C. Mucus, bloody stools
D. Vomiting
E. Rapid, shallow breathing
A. abdominal pain
C. Mucus, bloody stools
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Which of the following individuals would be described as being "doubled up"?
a. An individual who has two chronic conditions b. An individual who has recently been released from prison c. An individual who maintains two jobs to avoid being homeless d. An individual who is forced to live with friends
A group of community members committed to increasing physical activity asks the nurse for help in implementing bicycle lanes on community roads. Which approach would the nurse use that demonstrates social marketing of this community goal?
1. Determine the number of community members who use bicycles for transportation. 2. Conduct a telephone survey of community members asking for their support for a bicycle lane. 3. Approach elected officials and ask if the bicycle lane can be discussed during the next council meeting. 4. Create a display explaining the advantages of a bicycle lane to be posted during the upcoming community health fair.
The son and daughter of an 80-year-old woman have expressed concern to the nurse that their mother has become impatient and irritable since her stroke earlier in the year. How should the nurse best respond to the children's concerns?
A) "There is a new generation of medications that can help control outbursts with very few side effects.". B) "This could be a sign that your mother is still experiencing transient ischemic attacks, so I will make sure to let her physician know.". C) "This is not an uncommon consequence of a stroke that must be difficult for you to see, since it is uncharacteristic of her personality.". D) "This is likely a temporarily response to the difficult changes that a stroke causes, and these behaviors will likely diminish with time.".
A patient prescribed pantoprazole (Protonix) asks the purpose of the medication. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. "The medication will stop the stomach bleeding." 2. "The medication will provide a protective coating to your gastrointestinal system." 3. "The medication is used to reduce the acid in your gastric secretions and stabilize the clot to prevent further bleeding." 4. "The medication will eliminate any potential gastrointestinal infection you may have."