Which assessment finding indicates that the diphenoxylate is having the desired effect?
a. reported decrease in abdominal pain
b. no evidence of blood in the stool
c. increase in bowel sound activity
d. decreased number of BMs
Answer: d. decreased number of BMs
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The nurse is examining a client who is manifesting symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis. Which of the following conditions is the usual causative factor of this disorder?
A) Prostate gland enlargement B) Cancer of the prostate C) Ascending urinary tract infection D) Orchitis
How does the U.S. healthcare expenditure per person compare to other nations?
1. Expenditures exceed those of other nations. 2. Expenditures are equal with other nations. 3. Expenditures are a fraction of the gross domestic product. 4. Expenditures rank lower than those of other nations.
Which of the following statements regarding congenital polycystic kidney disease is INCORRECT?
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