A patient is having liquid fecal seepage. He has not had a bowel movement for 6 days. Based on the data, what would the nurse assess?
A) amount of intake and output C) color of the feces
B) color and amount of urine D) consistency of the feces
D
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A postpartum client overhears the nurse tell the health care provider that she has a positive Homans sign and asks what it means. Which is the nurse's best response?
a. "You have pitting edema in your ankles." b. "You have deep tendon reflexes rated 2+." c. "You have calf pain when the nurse flexes your foot." d. "You have a 'fleshy' odor to your vaginal drainage."
Osteo- means:
a. Spinal cord b. Joint c. Bone d. Nerve
What is the conclusion of interactional theories regarding successful leadership?
A) Leaders, followers, and the situation were all variables that interacted B) The situation had the most profound effect on success in leadership C) The situation has a greater effect on outcomes than followers do D) Good results would occur if leaders led well
A nurse is monitoring a client who is receiving moderate sedation during a breast biopsy. Which symptom should the nurse assess first?
a) Coarse crackles in both upper lobes b) Mild bleeding at the surgical site c) Lower back pain d) Heart rate of 84 beats/minute