Diarrhea can cause dehydration.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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The most helpful response for the nurse to make when a patient being treated as an outpatient states, "I am considering committing suicide" is:
a. "I am glad you shared this. There is nothing to worry about. We will work it out.". b. "We need to talk more about the things you have to live for, the good in life.". c. "I think you should admit yourself to the hospital to get help with this.". d. "Bringing this up is a very positive action on your part. Tell me more.".
Which of the following are sacraments in the Roman Catholic religion? Select all that apply
a. Baptism d. Matrimony b. Yom kippur e. Confession c. Confirmation f. Circumcision
A patient who has just undergone a colon resection complains to the nurse that he felt something "pop" under his dressing while trying to get out of bed. The nurse removes the dressing and finds that dehiscence of the wound has occurred
The nurse's first action should be to: 1. replace the dressing; dehiscence is normal. 2. call the physician. 3. pull the wound edges together and replace the dressing. 4. cover the wound with sterile dressings saturated with normal saline.
You are performing a clinical breast examination for a 55-year-old woman. While palpating the supraclavicular area, you suspect that you feel a node. To improve your hooked technique, you should:
a. apply lotion to your hands. b. use both hands simultaneously. c. ask the patient to press both palms togeth-er. d. ask the patient to turn her head toward that side.