The nurse caring for a client with abdominal distention and vomiting that is fecal in nature should conduct further assessment aimed at discovering
a. a distal, small intestinal obstruction.
b. gastric ulceration.
c. gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.
d. ulceration of the esophagus.
A
Vomiting that contains fecal material usually indicates a distal obstruction in the small intestine.
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a. Older adults should engage in 75 to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. b. More than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity can be harmful to bones. c. Structured fitness programs achieve greater health benefits for older adults. d. Older adults at risk for falling should do activities that maintain or improve balance.
Immediately following a barium swallow, a client noticed hives and a feeling of shortness of breath
Although there were no known allergies to food or drugs prior to this incident, the diagnosis was allergic reaction to the preservatives in the barium. Which is the correct risk category for this incident? 1. Medication error 2. Medical-legal incident 3. Procedure complication 4. This incident does not fall into a risk category.
The nurse planning medication administration instruction for a client receiving antacids should consider including which information?
1. Antacids can be safely administered with H2-receptor medications. 2. Antacids can be safely administered with antibiotics. 3. Administer antacids at least 2 hours before other oral medications. 4. Lay down for 30 minutes after taking antacids.
The deep muscle layer of the perineal body, which is collectively known as the levator ani muscles, includes the:
a. pubococcygeus, ischiocavernosus, puborectalis and ischiococcygeus muscles. b. pubococcygeus, puborectalis, iliococcygeus and ischiococcygeus muscles. c. pubococcygeus, bulbocavernosus, puborectalis and ischiococcygeus muscles. d. transverse perenei, pubococcygeus, puborectalis and iliococcygeus.