________________ is normally stimulated by movements and reflexes in the gastrointestinal tract
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Defecation
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While creating a methadone protocol for a patient rehabilitating from heroin addiction, the nurse explains that the patient will take methadone for what length of time?
a. Daily for the rest of his life b. Daily until stabilized, then gradually reduce the dose to zero c. Weekly for at least 6 months, then decrease the dose to once a month d. Monthly for 6 to 10 months, then decrease the dose to zero
The American Nurses Association House of Delegates adopted the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements in 2001. Which of the following is included in this code?
1. The profession of nursing is responsible for making political statements and supporting nurse-friendly candidates for office. . 2. The nurse's primary focus is on acute bedside nursing, followed by community health care to promote seamless care. 3. The nurse owes duty primarily to the physician to strive to protect health, safety, and the rights of the patient. 4. The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs.
Match each term with the correct statement below.
A. reporting what you see and hear B. providing patient information at the care conference C. what you think and feel D. taking vital signs when you admit the patient, then reporting to the nurse E. change in nursing action F. monitoring the effectiveness of the plan G. fluid intake increased to 2500 mL per day as listed on the care plan
Which symptoms will be most important for the nurse to assess for early signs of respiratory distress in the patient who has been given a neuromuscular-blocking agent?
a. Nasal flaring and retraction of intercostal muscles b. Dyspnea, increased respiratory rate, and cyanosis c. Restlessness, anxiety, and lethargy d. Pallor, stridor, and diaphoresis