What clinical manifestation is unique to an exacerbation of Crohn's disease?
A. Fever
B. Diarrhea
C. Steatorrhea
D. Abdominal pain
A
With exacerbation of the disease, the client will have a fever in addition to the usual manifesta-tions of the illness (diarrhea, steatorrhea, abdominal pain).
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The nursing assistant was reluctant to allow the Muslim patient room for a prayer rug in her room. The inability to recognize the values, beliefs, and practices of others because of strong ethnocentric preferences is which of the following?
A) Acculturation B) Cultural imposition C) Cultural blindness D) Cultural taboos
The nurse assesses an older patient who takes diuretics and has a possible urinary tract infection (UTI). Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Palpate over the suprapubic area. b. Inspect for abdominal distention. c. Question the patient about hematuria. d. Invite the patient to use the bathroom.
The nurse also tests the patient's pupils for accommodation. What is the normal pupillary response to this test?
A) Constriction and convergence B) Constriction and divergence C) Dilation and convergence D) Dilation and divergence
Which health care professional most likely worked with your client to link the client with community resources and help answer questions related to insurance policies?
1. social worker 2. physical therapist 3. rehabilitation nurse 4. occupational therapist