A nurse is examining the anus and rectum of a patient. Which of the following findings would be of greatest concern to the nurse?
A) The skin around the anus being darker than the surrounding area
B) The finding of fecal impaction
C) Even pressure being exerted by the anal sphincter
D) Rectum walls being smooth, even, and uninterrupted
B
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a. Leaving home and establishing their own lives b. Establishing career goals c. New career paths d. Health promotion for the prevention of chronic disease
A patient being treated for cancer is diagnosed with anemia caused by blood loss. The nurse realizes that which of the following might be indicated for this patient?
1. blood transfusions to raise hemoglobin level to 10.0 g/dL 2. hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation 3. recombinant erythropoietin therapy 4. iron supplements
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a woman who delivered her first child 2 days ago. The nurse understands that additional information is needed if the patient makes which statement?
1. "I should expect a lighter flow next week." 2. "The flow will increase if I am too active." 3. "My bleeding will remain red for about a month." 4. "I will be able to use a pantiliner in a day or two."
The parents of the dying child are showing signs of tension in the relationship between them. The nurse can help by carrying out which of the following interventions:
a. Encourage the parents to suppress their feelings b. Focus interventions on the mother, since she is with the child more than the father c. Understand the father may feel the need to conceal his emotions d. None: the parents should be allowed to deal with it on their own