The nursing assistant should monitor surgical drainage for character and ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
amount
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A) hyperactive, high-pitched bowel sounds. B) absence of bowel sounds. C) intermittent gurgles and clicks. D) hypoactive, infrequent bowel sounds.
You are the RN giving discharge instructions to your client who has metastatic lung cancer and mucositis. You know the client understands the instructions when she says:
1. "I will use half-strength normal saline rinses at least three times per day until my mouth sores heal.". 2. "I will swab my mouth with mouthwash every 4 hours to reduce the sores.". 3. "I will refrain from brushing and flossing my teeth until the sores heal.". 4. "I will rinse my mouth with full-strength peroxide every hour until the sores heal.".
A client with a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder has been presented with a coping strategy by her therapist that may help her manage her behavior during manic episodes
The client has responded to the therapist's suggestion by saying, "What's the use? I don't ever see this changing." The client's statement is suggestive of a potential problem with what factor that influences communication? A) Values B) Knowledge C) Ability to relate to others D) Attitude
The nurse is planning interventions for a client to improve the appetite. What actions would be appropriate for this client?
1. Select small portions. 2. Avoid unpleasant treatments immediately before or after a meal. 3. Ensure a clean environment free of unpleasant sights and odors. 4. Encourage oral hygiene before a meal. 5. Provide medication for pain or other symptoms after a meal.