A patient of the Asian culture tells the nurse than an alteration in yin and yang will lead to disease. Which variable can affect the body's yin and yang?
A. The weather
B. Clothing
C. Social class
D. Improper food preparation
Answer: A
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A) It reduces the surface tension of bowel contents. B) It irritates the intestinal mucosa, thus increasing intestinal motility. C) It increases mass and water content of stool, promoting evacuation. D) It creates a barrier between the colon wall and feces.
The nurse is collecting assessment data on a newly admitted client. The nurse should immediately report assessment data to the physician when she:
a. completes the assessment. b. identifies that the client is nervous and anxious about their illness. c. identifies vital signs that are outside the normal parameters for the client's age. d. is unsure whether data obtained is accurate.
A patient is prescribed an extended-release drug for overactive bladder. Which precaution is most important for you to teach the patient?
a. "Avoid taking this drug at bedtime." b. "Drink at least 3 L of fluid daily." c. "Swallow the tablet or capsule whole." d. "Perform a home pregnancy test monthly."
The healthcare provider left an order to discontinue prednisone (Deltasone, Meticorten, Orasone, others). The highest priority action for the nurse is to:
a. contact the healthcare provider to determine a tapering schedule. b. explain to the client that the drug will be immediately stopped. c. contact the pharmacist to determine a tapering schedule. d. begin gradually decreasing the prednisone dose.