The nurse is caring for a patient who does not produce adequate mucus in the stomach resulting in what problem?
A) Diarrhea
B) Ulceration
C) Constipation
D) Distention
B
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Mucus functions to protect the lining of the digestive tract from digestive juices and protects the gastrointestinal mucosa from injury. Lack of mucous does not cause diarrhea, constipation, or distention.
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The nurse is taking the history of a psychiatric client suspected of abusing alcohol. Which assessment question is best to ask?
1. When was your last drink? 2. Do you drink regularly? 3. Are you experiencing blackouts? 4. Who are your drinking partners?
The nurse is selected to participate on a committee to write critical pathways for a specific set of medical diagnoses. Which are advantages of using this approach when providing client care?
Select all that apply. A) Link nursing diagnoses with specific assessment data B) Sequence the care that is to be given on a particular day C) Identify interventions, time frames, and expected outcomes D) List medical treatments to be performed by other providers E) Provide specific columns for diagnosis, interventions, and evaluation
Careful researchers lay out a data analysis plan in advance to guide that progress. What phase involves collection of data on numerous variables?
A) Preanalysis B) Preliminary assessments and actions C) Principal analysis D) Interpretation of quantitative results