In a double-barrel colostomy, the proximal stoma expels fecal material
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The client has a history of ischemic heart disease and suffered a myocardial infarction 5 years ago and has unstable angina; he uses a transdermal nitroglycerin patch to control his angina. The client has a 40 pack-year smoking history and uses nebulized bronchodilators at home for the treatment of transient shortness of breath. He has long-standing hypertension that is treated with a potassium-sparing diuretic and a ?-adrenergic-blocking medication. During the nurse's assessment, the man states that he has been unable to maintain his erection in recent months. Which of the following aspects of the man's health problems and treatments would the nurse identify as contributing to his erectile difficulty (ED)? Select all that apply. His A) antihypertensive medications. B) use of bronchodilators. C) hypertension. D) diuretic use. E) smoking history. F) age.
A client is recovering from a nuclear scan of the heart. Upon discharge, the client should be instructed to:
1. Increase fluid intake to 2000 mL in 24 hours. 2. Dispose of urine in specially provided containers. 3. Avoid close physical contact with others for 24 hours. 4. Return in 24 hours for follow up x-rays.
What signs or symptoms are most commonly associated with the prodromal phase of acute viral hepatitis?
a. Bruising and lethargy b. Anorexia and malaise c. Fatigability and jaundice d. Dark urine and pale stools
As a perinatal nurse, you realize that an FHR that is tachycardic, bradycardic, has late decelerations, or loss of variability is nonreassuring and associated with:
1. hypotension. 2. cord compression. 3. maternal drug use. 4. hypoxemia.