A patient with severe hepatic cirrhosis has developed severe ascites. What is the most important nursing assessment?
A) Abdominal girth
B) Intake and output
C) Respiratory status
D) Nutritional intake
C
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An elderly client tells the nurse that as he gets older, he is experiencing more frequent episodes of constipation. What physiological changes of aging predispose elderly clients to constipation?
a. Loss of smooth-muscle tone of the colon b. Decreased control of the anal sphincter muscles c. Inhibition of the defecation reflex d. Inability to absorb fluid in the intestinal tract
A symptom of Parkinson's disease is __________, slowness in performing spontaneous movements
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse administers subcutaneous epinephrine to a patient who is experiencing an anaphylactic reaction. The nurse should expect to monitor the patient for which symptom?
a. Bradycardia b. Decreased urine output c. Hypotension d. Nausea and vomiting
Which of the following is an example of a congenital developmental disability?
A) Traumatic brain injury B) Shaken baby syndrome C) Poisoning D) Fetal alcohol syndrome