A 60-year-old woman had a right hemicolectomy and the creation of an ileostomy 4 days ago, and she has been admitted to the postsurgical unit for a 7-day recovery
The nurse's assessment at the beginning of the shift has focused on common postsurgical complications and the patient's stoma and output. At this stage in the patient's recovery, what type of output should the nurse expect from the patient's ileostomy?
A) Brown, semi-formed stool
B) Continuous output of liquid effluent
C) Intermittent output of semi-liquid stool
D) Output has not likely begun at this point
B
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A) Administer bronchodilators as ordered. B) Remind the patient of the importance of deep breathing and coughing exercises. C) Prepare to assist with intubation. D) Administer supplementary oxygen by nasal cannula.
The nurse recommends the influenza vaccination to a 72-year-old woman who is the primary caregiver of her elderly mother who has Alzheimer's disease. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this vaccine?
A) The vaccine is not needed because chronic stress boosts the immune response. B) Older adult caregivers have an accentuated immune response to influenza vaccine. C) Chronic stress may blunt the efficacy of the influenza vaccine in older adults. D) The effects of chronic stress on the immune system improve immediately when the stress is removed.
Nurses working together as colleagues often realize that
A. Their views of nursing are not compatible. B. They share the same values and beliefs. C. The study of nursing theory does not enhance their work. D. None of the above
You are considering doing a prospective study about the use of animals to help patients to ambulate following a heart attack
Using your knowledge about the various types of research studies, what is a prospective study? A) Descriptive study in which participants are enrolled before the health outcome of interest has occurred B) Analytic study in which participants are enrolled before the health outcome of interest has occurred C) Descriptive study in which participants are enrolled after the health outcome of interest has occurred D) Analytic study in which participants are enrolled after the health outcome of interest has occurred