A ________ ________ device is a useful intervention for patients with severe fecal incontinence, such as those with Clostridium difficile–associated diarrhea

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


fecal containment
Fecal containment devices are an effective way to prevent skin damage due to moisture and en-zyme action on perianal tissues.

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The nurse working in the Emergency Department admits a client requiring surgical repair of a laceration on the hand, and anticipates what type of anesthesia?

1. Spinal 2. General 3. Topical 4. Local

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The father of three young children dies. The wife expresses how worried she is about how to raise the children on her own without the support of her husband. She finds herself crying and living through each day without accomplishing anything

In which grieving stage is this behavior typically experienced? a. Denial b. Depression and identification c. Acceptance and recovery d. Yearning

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A patient comes into the emergency department with complaints of abdominal pain that have become very severe. Which observation would the nurse evaluate as supporting the tentative diagnosis of acute pancreatitis?

1. The patient is most comfortable sitting on the side of the bed with arms extended back and legs dangling. 2. The patient is most comfortable lying flat in bed. 3. The patient is most comfortable lying on left side, knees pulled up to the chest. 4. The patient is only comfortable while walking around the perimeter of the room with arms wrapped around the abdomen.

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Mrs. Y. comes in to clinic with her son, 17-year-old John. They live in a rural area and use a drilled well as their home water source. The provider prescribed fluoride for John several visits ago

When reviewing John's medication list the nurse notices that he also takes several dietary supplements including calcium and vitamins C and vitamin B12. The nurse informed him that taking calcium and fluoride together at the same time can result in: 1. Decreased fluoride absorption 2. Increased fluoride absorption 3. Increased calcium absorption 4. Decreased calcium absorption

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