__________ is a condition in which stool becomes dry, compact, and difficult and painful to pass
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Constipation
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A new nurse is working with a patient undergoing an induction of labor. What action by the new nurse would prompt the preceptor to intervene?
A. Assesses contractions every 5 minutes in the second stage of labor B. Calculates and charts the maternal total urine output every 4 hours C. Documents an IV intake of 1,500 mL in 8 hours D. Records the maternal vital signs a minimum of every 60 minutes
Which is a true statement about impaired skin integrity?
a. A stage III pressure ulcer can regress to stage II as the subcutaneous tissues re-generate. b. Stasis ulcer is another term for pressure ulcer. c. An uncomplicated wound of an elder can take several months to heal. d. Weight reduction is recommended to help prevent pressure ulcers.
If a finding reported in the research literature is judged NOT to be clinically relevant, the next step would be to:
A. search for another topic in the research literature B. Evaluate the scientific merit of the studies in which similar findings were obtained C. Assess the transferability of the findings to a new setting D. Determine the costs and benefits of implementing the innovation
The patient is experiencing irritability, muscle tension, and an inability to relax. Which of the fol-lowing drugs would the nurse expect to see ordered for the patient?
a. Buspirone (BuSpar) b. Chloral hydrate (Aquachloral) c. Ramelteon (Rozerem) d. Meprobamate (Miltown)