Which term refers to the result of muscle spasms in the walls of the stomach and intestines?
A. cramps
B. peristalsis
C. hiccups
D. flatulence
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
Which example of an online resource is inappropriate for telehealth professionals?
1. Critical pathways and client outcomes information 2. Electronic prescriptions and medication information 3. Client electronic medical records with progress and treatment 4. Abstracts, full-text literature, and research data access
After receiving a tube feeding, the patient becomes sweaty and has abdominal distention with diarrhea. The nurse assesses that this is because of:
1. an expected reaction to the tube feeding. 2. dumping syndrome. 3. gastric reflux syndrome. 4. onset of gastroenteritis.
The nurse works with a female client who recently developed an infection of Staphylococcus aureus while in the hospital. In this case, S. aureus is which component in the chain of infection?
A) Host B) Environmental reservoir C) Agent D) Portal
A pt with PKD reports sharp flank pain followed by blood in the urine. how does the nurse interpret these S/S?
a. infection b. ruptured cysts c. increased kidney size d. ruptures renal artery aneurysm