Which of the following interventions are recommended guidelines for meeting patient postoperative elimination needs?
A) Assess abdominal distention, especially if bowel sounds are audible or are low pitched.
B) Assess for the return of peristalsis by auscultating bowel sounds every 4 hours when the patient is awake.
C) Encourage food and fluid intake when ordered, especially dairy products and low-fiber foods.
D) |Assess for bladder distention by palpating below the symphysis pubis if the patient has not voided within 8 hours after surgery.
B
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The nurse manager has instituted a policy of sending information to the staff via e-mail. Many misunderstandings have occurred since this policy was implemented. What technique should the manager use to reduce this miscommunication?
1. Using text messaging instead of e-mailing 2. Requiring a return e-mail from everyone reading the information 3. Being certain that e-mails go only to the intended recipients 4. Sending all e-mails with a message line that says "Important"
The nurse is instructing a community education class on stress. The nurse asks the participants, "Is all stress bad for you?" Which answer, by the participants, is most accurate?
A) "Yes, all stress has negative effects on the body systems." B) "Yes, all stress is bad but in varying degrees depending on the nature." C) "No, not all stress is bad, but all stress can make a person sick." D) "No, the right amount of stress can be motivating to accomplish goals."
An adult weighs 160 lbs. What is the recommended per dose dosage for this patient?
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse is a part of a committee working on a project for implementing an electronic documentation system in the agency. The committee conducts a thorough needs assessment to ensure which of the following?
A) The project scope is appropriate. B) The system implementation is a success. C) The risks are clearly identified. D) The cost savings are realized.