The nurse is assessing a postoperative patient's gastrointestinal system. What is the best indicator that peristaltic activity has returned?
a. Presence of bowel sounds
b. Patient states he is hungry
c. Passing of flatus or stool
d. The presence of abdominal cramping
Answer: c. Passing of flatus or stool
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A nurse is caring for a client who questions how mental health and mental illness are defined. Which words should the nurse use to describe the concepts of mental health and mental illness?
A) Rigid and existential B) Multidimensional and culturally defined C) Universal and unchanging D) Unidimensional and fixed
The first school nurse in the United States in 1902 was:
a. Lavinia Dock c. Lina Rogers b. Mary Adelaide Nutting d. Isabelle Hampton Robb
Which finding is a common adverse effect of an anti-inflammatory prescription?
A. Diarrhea B. Palpitations C. Heartburn D. Hypotension