A nurse is ordered to perform digital removal of stool on a patient with stool impaction. Which of the following is an appropriate step in this procedure?
A) Position the patient in supine position as dictated by patient comfort and condition.
B) Insert generously lubricated finger gently into the anal canal, pointing away from the umbilicus.
C) Gently work the finger around and into the hardened mass to break it up and then remove pieces of it.
D) Instruct the patient not to bear down while extracting feces to prevent vagal response.
C
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The home care nurse is visiting a patient in the late stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which statement by the patient indicates the acceptance of grief from the condition and progno-sis?
a. The patient often cries about his incapaci-ty. b. The patient makes jokes about this ap-proaching death. c. The patient talks with his family about his desires for his funeral. d. The patient begins to sleep for longer pe-riods of time during the day.
The nurse should monitor clients receiving IV infusions of amphotericin B (Fungizone) for:
a. hypernatremia. b. respiratory acidosis. c. hypokalemia. d. hypercalcemia.
Which of the following is a potential problem with the background and literature review?
A) using articles from refereed journals B) using articles that are more than 5 years old C) using mostly primary sources D) including adequate referencing for material used