A pouch that bulges outward through a weak spot in the colon is called a:
a. Colon pouch
b. Colostomy
c. Diverticulum
d. Hernia
C
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What benefits of pet ownership should the nurse indicate? (Select all that apply.) a. Decrease the need for physical therapy b. Lower blood pressure c. Improve communication d. Foster trust e. Ease path to socialization
Listening for bowel sounds should be done over all four quadrants of the abdomen using the diaphragm of the stethoscope. What is the normal rate of bowel sounds per min-ute?
a. 2-10 b. 3-20 c. 4-32 d. 5-40
There were approximately 36 million Americans over the age of 65 years in 2000 and this number is expected to grow to 71 million by 2030
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A client phones into the physician's office and reports an insect has flown into his ear and asks the nurse what he should do. The nurse instructs him to:
A) irrigate the ear with water to flush out the insect. B) instill mineral oil into the ear canal and try to gently remove insect with tweezers. C) attempt to remove the insect with a cotton-tipped applicator that has been dipped in hydrogen peroxide. D) apply Vaseline to smother and kill the insect.