Jess develops a fever and tachycardia. She complains of abdominal cramps and the nurse palpates an abdominal mass over the area of the transverse colon. Jess is restless and confused. The nurse recognizes this complication of ulcerative colitis as
a. tenesmus
b. toxic megacolon
c. carcinoma
d. rectal fistula
Answer: b. toxic megacolon
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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a. Staffing resources are insufficient to monitor a patient with hemiplegia. b. The client is confused. c. The family requests the restraints to prevent the client from leaving the facility. d. There are current physician orders following a medical evaluation.
The nurse is working in the role of educator with groups of clients. Which of the following inter-ventions would the nurse likely perform?
a. Care for clients in acute care settings b. Coordinate activities with staff members in community settings c. Use learning principles to increase under-standing about mental illness d. Act as an advocate for mental health sup-port groups