A patient with cancer of the rectum is scheduled for surgery and the placement of a permanent ostomy. Which type of ostomy will this patient most likely have performed during the surgery?
A. Ileostomy
B. Double-barrel
C. Transverse loop
D. Sigmoid
Answer: D
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a. Flex the knee and flex the foot b. Lift the leg from the mattress and rotate the foot c. Pull knee to chest and extend the foot d. Push foot down against the footboard for a count of five
A client is grimacing and with fists clenched states, "I'm in excruciating pain." Which of these entries indicates correct documentation of the client's affect?
a. "Client is angry." b. "Client is in a hostile mood." c. "Client states, ‘I'm in excruciating pain.' Grimacing, clenched fists noted." d. "Client is uncooperative during the assessment process."
The community psychiatric nurse is attempting to facilitate medication compliance for a client by
having the physician prescribe depot medication that will be given by injection every 3 weeks at the community mental health outreach clinic. For this plan to be successful, what factor will the nurse assess as being of critical importance? a. The attitude of significant others toward the client b. Nutrition services in the client's neighborhood c. A trusting relationship between the client and the nurse d. The availability of transportation to the clinic
A patient with dry macular degeneration is being treated conservatively with dietary management. Which foods in particular should the nurse encourage the patient to include in the daily diet?
1. Salad made with dark-green leafy vegetables 2. Lean proteins 3. Baked or steamed white potatoes 4. Whole-grain cereal