A patient is complaining of an inability to keep urine in the bladder long enough to get to the restroom. A nurse identifies that this is most likely due to an overactive bladder, or
1. Neuropathic incontinence.
2. Stress incontinence.
3. Urge incontinence.
4. Overflow incontinence.
ANS: 3
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1. Briefly review the patient's culture and its expectations of health care providers. 2. Have another nurse provide care to this patient. 3. Approach the care of this patient as with any other patient admitted to the care area. 4. Locate an interpreter to assist with communication.
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1. "I must monitor my blood pressure while on this drug." 2. "I will need to increase my fluid intake with this medication." 3. "I must take this medication with meals for proper absorption." 4. "It is really important to take my medication on time."
The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about lower gastrointestinal (GI) functioning and the large intestine. The nursing instructor evaluates that learning has occurred when the students make which statement?
1. "The large intestine contains host flora that manufacture vitamin E." 2. "The large intestine absorbs most of the nutrients from food." 3. "The large intestine absorbs water and eliminates stool." 4. "Food travels through the large intestine for 3 to 6 hours."
Nine days after abdominal surgery, a nurse notices a complete separation of the outer layers of the patient's wound. The nurse identifies this rare and extremely serious condition as
1. Evisceration. 2. Sinus tract. 3. Phagocytosis. 4. Dehiscence.