What occurs in the gastrointestinal system of the child with Hirschsprung disease?
What will be an ideal response?
There is a partial or complete mechanical obstruction in the intestine.
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How should the nurse respond? a. "Many people with long-term diabetes become depressed after a while." b. "It's for peripheral neuropathy. Do you have burning pain in your feet or hands?" c. "This antidepressant also has anti-inflammatory properties for diabetic pain." d. "No. Many medications can be used for several different disorders."
People often choose complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for which reason(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. CAM is less invasive. b. CAM is more holistic. c. CAM is focused on prevention. d. CAM is dedicated to health maintenance. e. CAM is within the control of the patient.
As an RN, you recognize that to practice the ethical principle of autonomy (i.e., respect for an individual's right to self-determination and individual liberty) you would practice which of he following? Select all that apply
a. Protect the physical privacy of patients b. Be sure that patients have consented to all treatments and procedures c. Provide attorney's with all relevant information if it will help a patient's legal case d. Release patient information of any kind to all family members who request it e. Discuss patients with other professional nurses who are not involved in the patient's care f. Become familiar with state laws and facility policies dealing with advance directives
A nurse is using Gordon's functional health patterns as an organizing framework for client assessment
The client has significant problems related to breathing for which the nurse identifies several nursing diagnostic labels, including ineffective breathing pattern and impaired gas exchange. The nurse understands that these nursing diagnoses would be organized under which functional pattern? A) Activity-exercise B) Nutritional-metabolic C) Coping-stress tolerance D) Congnitive-perceptual.