A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with a new colostomy. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for long-term ostomy care?
A) During the first 6 to 8 weeks after surgery, eat foods high in fiber.
B) Drink at least 2 quarts of fluids, preferably water, daily.
C) Use enteric-coated or sustained-release medications if needed.
D) Use a mild laxative if needed.
B
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A. 28-year-old man whose grandfather had the disorder B. 28-year-old woman whose grandfather had the disorder C. 55-year-old man who had a myocardial infarction 5 years ago D. 55-year-old woman who had a partial gastrectomy for stomach cancer last year
Why is a positive, successful transition into professional practice important not only to the
individual nurse but also to health care employers, the public, and the nursing profession? A) Increased public safety by reducing the nursing shortage and promoting worker satisfaction B) Greater cost effectiveness to both the public and health care employers C) Increased likelihood that nurses will achieve professional status D) Insurance of a highly skilled professional nurse workforce
A client who is a vegetarian is having difficulty maintaining a hemoglobin level over 12 gm/dL. The nurse understands that this problem is primarily related to the client's choice to avoid animal products
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The nurse is assessing the pressure ulcer of a 68-year-old female client. Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that healing is taking place?
1. Eschar 2. Slough 3. Granulation tissue 4. Exudate