A patient, age 84, has a history of a large left inguinal hernia. He is complaining of nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, and inguinal pain
A serious complication of a hernia in which the blood supply to the tissue becomes occluded is called a(n) a. strangulated hernia.
b. hiatal hernia.
c. incarcerated hernia.
d. sliding hernia.
A
The hernia is strangulated when the blood supply and intestinal flow are occluded.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
When providing care to patients, nurses use evidence-based practice whenever they
a. advise patients with musculoskeletal back pain to continue normal daily activities within limits of their pain tolerance. b. advise patients with musculoskeletal back pain to remain on bedrest until pain has been relieved by prescribed back exercise. c. advise patients that early premature activ-ity with musculoskeletal pain may lead to permanent disability. d. advise patients that continued normal ac-tivity after a musculoskeletal back injury may result in delayed return to work.
The nurse is caring for a patient with a deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Which finding requires the nurse's immediate attention?
a. Hematuria b. Decreased sensation in the affected leg c. Urine output of 35 mL in 1 hour d. Hemoptysis
Children who have a deficiency of vitamin D may present with bowed legs and protruding abdomens, a condition known as ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).