A patient is in the postoperative phase of an abdominal resection and colostomy
When educating the patient on his ostomy care by providing him with educational materials to read, it is important to assess the patient's
A) Hearing
B) Vision
C) Pain
D) Gait
Ans: B
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a. Once every shift b. Every 4 hours c. Each evening d. Every 2 hours
The client is discussing the results of a nutritional assessment with the nurse. The client is requesting assistance with developing a plan to lose weight. The client takes medications to treat several disorders
Medication typically used to treat which of the following disorders may result in unplanned weight gain? (Select all that apply.) 1. Epilepsy 2. Raynaud's disease 3. Rheumatoid arthritis 4. Asthma 5. Hypothyroidism
Swanson's theory of caring is best demonstrated when the nurse:
1. Demonstrates efficiency when performing ordered treatments 2. Offers to stay with the client during a painful bedside procedure 3. Administers the client's pain medication promptly when requested 4. Frequently updates a family regarding a client's status during surgery
A 16-year-old girl visits the women's health clinic to obtain information about birth control because she is sexually active and wants to avoid pregnancy. The nurse who is interviewing the client should first:
A. Assess the client's knowledge of available birth control methods B. Inform the client that birth control methods cannot be discussed unless the client's boyfriend is present C. Tell the client that for her age and lifestyle, birth control pills would be the easiest method of contraception D. Give the client written material about various birth control methods and ask her to read them and to call if she has any questions