What is obstipation?
What will be an ideal response?
Obstipation is no passage of stool and might be a sign of complete obstruction.
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A nurse is caring for a client with thick sputum who is having difficulty bringing up mucus. Which nursing diagnosis would the nurse most likely identify?
A) Ineffective Airway Clearance B) Acute Pain C) Risk for Injury D) Impaired Oral Mucous Membranes
Which action would the nurse include in a primary prevention program in the community to help reduce the incidence of HIV infection?
A) Provide treatment for clients who test positive for HIV B) Monitor viral load counts periodically C) Educate clients about how to practice safe sex D) Offer testing for clients who practice unsafe sex
Which of the following measures should be the focus of the health care system in order to further reduce the rate of infant mortality?
1. Implementing programs to ensure women's early participation in ongoing prenatal care 2. Increasing the length of stay in a hospital after vaginal birth from 2 to 3 days 3. Expanding the number of neonatal intensive care units 4. Mandating that all pregnant women receive care from an obstetrician
A nurse is teaching a patient relaxation techniques to decreases stress. Which finding will support the nurse's evaluation that the therapy is effective?
a. Dilated pupils b. Increased blood sugar c. Decreased heart rate d. Elevated blood pressure