A nurse is explaining the expected stool that their child, diagnosed with Meckel's
diverticulum may experience. What kind of stool will the nurse describe to the parents?
A) Loose and watery stool
B) Bloody or tarry stool
C) Currant-jelly stool
D) Floating and fatty stool
D
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The nurse is reviewing theories of illness. The germ theory, which states that microscopic organisms such as bacteria and viruses are responsible for specific disease conditions, is a basic belief of which theory of illness?
a. Holistic b. Biomedical c. Naturalistic d. Magicoreligious
An 87-year-old patient has been admitted to the unit. This patient has problems with fine motor movement. What would be important to do for this patient?
A) Open all packages and arrange the meal tray while communicating actions to the patient B) Teach the patient to call for assistance when getting up to bathroom C) Evaluate for assistance devices D) Assess gross motor function
A child's parents have requested that their child be exempt from obtaining the required immunizations for a religious reason. What action should a school nurse take related to this request?
a. Deny entry into school for children without the required immunizations. b. Educate the parents about the need for immunizations. c. Be aware of the state laws regarding acceptable reasons for exemption. d. Allow the student to attend school without the immunizations.
Which symptom reported by a client, age 35, who was sexually abused as a child reflects the di-agnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
1. Reexperiencing the traumatic event 2. Refusing to go to public places from which escape may be difficult 3. Seeking advice and guidance prior to making any significant decision 4. Ruminating over the abuse with friends and acquaintances