A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment of a patient before administering a large-volume cleansing enema. Which of the following assessment techniques would be performed last?
A) Palpation
B) Percussion
C) Auscultation
D) Inspection
A
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The nurse teaches a patient about Healing Touch. Which statement by the nurse is the most appropriate?
a. "This therapy will realign your energy flow." b. "I will start by manipulating your muscles and soft tissues." c. "Pressure will be applied to body points where energy is obstructed." d. "The treatment consists of passively moving joints through full range of motion."
Which dietary modification is appropriate for a child with chronic renal failure?
a. Decreased salt b. Decreased fat c. Increased potassium d. Increased phosphorus
When caring for a patient who is from a culture that is different than your own culture, you should
A) assume the patient sees illness as having a supernatural cause. B) invite a religious leader to speak with the patient. C) praise the patient for his or her ability to speak English. D) remember your patient is an individual with a unique personality.
A patient with a presumptive diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis should also be assessed and questioned about which set of symptoms?
A. Polyphagia, polydipsia, and polyuria B. Palpitations, dizziness, and cool extremities C. Eructation, flatulence, and bloating D. Nocturia, proteinuria, and uremic fetor