What type of drainage would the nurse expect from an ascending colostomy?
a. very liquid c. semiformed
b. semi liquid d. very formed
A
The drainage from an ascending colostomy is very liquid since most of the colon has been diverted.
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1) Digoxin 2) Furosemide 3) Lovastatin 4) Atorvastatin
A female patient who is concerned about excessive hair on her arms and legs states that her mother had the same problem. How should the nurse respond?
1. "The excessive hair growth could be a result of your diet." 2. "Your hair growth patterns may be inherited." 3. "Your excessive hair growth could be caused by too much sun." 4. "Maybe you shave too much, which causes more hair growth."
Which nursing intervention would be helpful when caring for a client with an anxiety disorder?
A. Express mild amusement over symptoms B. Arrange for client to spend time away from others C. Advise client to minimize exercise to conserve endorphins D. Reinforce use of positive self-talk to change negative assumptions