The nurse uses the knowledge that symptomatic incontinence is probably having symptoms as a result of:
1. colorectal disease.
2. gastrocolic reflex.
3. constipation.
4. nerve damage.
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Symptomatic incontinence is the result of colorectal disease. Medical care should be sought to identify and treat the cause.
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A) a computerized tomography (CT). B) intradermal skin testing. C) bone marrow aspiration for biopsy. D) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a patient with HIV who has been diagnosed with microsporidiosis. Which implementation should be included?
a. Drink 3 quarts of fluid a day to combat dehydration. b. Include milk products with every meal. c. Consume liberal amounts of fat for in-creased energy. d. Limit protein intake to reduce serum am-monia levels.
Despite the implementation of bar-code medication administration (BCMA) on your busy medical unit, you notice that the number of medication errors has not significantly decreased. Which of the following reasons might explain the lack of change in errors?
a. A number of new medications have been introduced into the hospital pharmacy that are not yet recognized in the CDS. b. There have been an unusually high number of patients on the unit who have been unable to confirm their identity at the time of medication administration. c. Lack of staff understanding and support for BCMA has led to overrides or failures to scan bar codes during busy times. d. Clinical data that have been entered into the system to guide administration of the medications are outdated.
A nurse working in critical care questioned the rationale for limitations on family visitation times
After discussions with supervisors, administration, and other staff, the nurse gathers information for a possible policy change that could benefit patients, families, and staff. This nurse is demonstrating which characteristic of an innovator? a. Awareness of self and the unit b. Flexibility to change c. Good communication skills d. Sense of inquiry