The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient and completes a gastrointestinal assessment every 4 hours. What is the best rationale for this nursing action?
A) Part of routine care for all critically ill patients
B) Ordered by the physician for this patient
C) Satisfies the nurse's curiosity
D) Early identification of changes guides treatment decisions
D
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1. kidney failure. 2. a failing spleen. 3. excess fluid levels. 4. decreased red blood cells.
The nurse includes the family in client care to maintain the family's ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse administers polyvinyl alcohol (Liquifilm) to a client to prevent:
1. inflammation. 2. redness. 3. infection. 4. dry eyes.
A client comes to see you for diet instruction. Your goal is for the client to focus on gaining as much information and using the information provided. What type of learning is this?
a. psychomotor b. affective c. mechanism d. cognitive