The output from a urinary or fecal stoma is called the _______________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
effluent
The output from the stoma is called the effluent.
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The three major life-threatening complications postoperatively of a thyroidectomy are: (Select all that apply)
a. Hemorrhaging b. Seizures c. Tetany d. Hypoglycemia e. Thyroid crisis (storm) f. SIADH
The nurse is caring for an older client with chronic pain caused by arthritis and uterine cancer. What is the best approach for the nurse to take when managing this client's pain?
1. Administering the pain medication around the clock 2. Administering the medication when the client requests it 3. Consulting the physician to order intravenous pain medication 4. Administering the medication sparingly to avoid narcotic addiction
The nurse prepares to administer 2.2 mL of an oil-based medication intramuscularly to a male patient who is 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 165 pounds. Which needle and syringe combina-tion should the nurse choose to administer the injection?
a. 20-gauge, 1 1/2-inch needle on a 3-mL syringe b. 21-gauge, 1 1/2-inch needle on a 5-mL syringe c. 23-gauge, 1-inch needle on a 3-mL syringe d. 25-gauge, 1-inch needle on a 5-mL syringe
Infants and children require ________ doses of medication than adults.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).