An older patient is having a colostomy as part of surgery for colon cancer. What assessment by the nurse is most important in this patient?
a. Manual dexterity
b. Body image
c. Fear of dying
d. Fluid volume status
A
The older adult with diminished manual dexterity may need assistance with ostomy care. The other assessments are appropriate for patients of all ages.
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The primary symptom present in abruptio placentae that distinguishes it from placenta previa is:
a. vaginal bleeding. b. rupture of membranes. c. presence of abdominal pain. d. changes in maternal vital signs.
The nurse is preparing an educational to teach clients how to determine the validity of content obtained from health-related Internet websites. Which information should the nurse plan to include in this teaching tool?
Select all that apply. A) Source for the information B) Sponsor of the website C) Ways to identify if the site is selling a product D) Number of visitors to the website E) Date the content was last reviewed
An elderly woman suffering from abdominal pain, nausea, urinary incontinence, fever, and vomiting is brought to the emergency department. What is the most likely preliminary diagnosis?
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