____________________ is the most serious form of constipation.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Fecal impaction

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A patient in treatment for multiple myeloma is on Mesnex (ifosfamide). She reports to the nurse that she is having bouts of nausea and has been unable to eat. Which would be the best advice to give her?

a. Take nothing by mouth until this passes. b. Replace fluid losses right away. c. Only eat nonsalty foods. d. Hold ice chips in your mouth.

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A patient with TB asks the nurse how long he will have to take his TB medications. What is the nurse's best response?

a. "Generally about 2 weeks." b. "Depending on the drug, it may be as long as 2 years." c. "TB drugs are usually taken throughout the lifespan." d. "People frequently ask that question. It depends on many things."

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Which statement best describes the manager's role in socialization?

A) Providing the employee with organizational rules and regulations B) Providing the new employee with a good preceptor C) Ensuring that there are sufficient numbers of good role models D) Sharing organizational values, expected attitudes, and history

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An adolescent is

A. 12 to 14 years of age. B. 12 to 16 years of age. C. 16 to 18 years of age. D. 14 to 20 years of age.

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