A person who has cholera (Vibrio cholerae) would be expected to have which type of diarrhea?
a. Osmotic
b. Secretory
c. Small volume
d. Motility
Ans: b. Secretory
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A client is demonstrating signs of chronic sinusitis. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Facial pain 2. Fever 3. Headache 4. Toothache 5. Fatigue 6. Swollen neck glands
A mother comments to the school nurse that her child has poor hygiene habits and asks the nurse for suggestions as to how to teach her child to improve on his hygiene. Which of the following recommendations would the nurse give the mother?
a. Have him learn it at school. b. Model the behavior at home. c. Lecture him about hygiene. d. Punish him when he forgets to brush his teeth.
A patient with a urinary diversion device is at risk for impaired skin integrity. Which intervention should the nurse perform for this patient?
A. Emptying the bag reservoir every 2 hours B. Monitoring for foul-smelling urine C. Teaching self-catheterization technique D. Changing urine collection device every other day