Creating an artificial opening in the abdominal wall and bringing a section of the colon to it for elimination purposes is called a/an
A. colectomy.
B. colostomy.
C. ileostomy.
D. gastrectomy.
Answer: B
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During the active phase of labor, the FHR of a low-risk patient should be assessed every
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A) It marks atrial contraction. B) It reflects normal compliance of the left ventricle. C) It is caused by rapid deceleration of blood against the ventricular wall. D) It is not heard in atrial fibrillation.
The instructor asks the nursing student to define therapeutic communication. The student's most appropriate response is that therapeutic communication refers to
a. psychotherapy. b. social communication. c. developing a trusting relationship. d. emotional commitment to another.