The nurse gave a patient a suppository. When should you expect the person to have a bowel movement?
a. Right away
b. In 10 minutes
c. In 20 minutes
d. In 30 minutes
D
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The nurse assesses a patient who has just arrived in the postanesthesia recovery area (PACU) after a blepharoplasty. Which assessment data should be reported to the surgeon immediately?
a. The patient complains of incisional pain. b. The patient's heart rate is 110 beats/minute. c. The patient is unable to detect when the eyelids are touched. d. The skin around the incision is pale and cold when palpated.
An adolescent describes her menstrual pattern to the nurse. Which observation is typical of a usual menstrual pattern?
A) Flow usually lasts four to six days B) The usual cycle is 36 days C) The average amount of flow is 500 mL D) Menstruation typically begins at 18 years
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What will be an ideal response?
A provider has ordered a STAT medication to be administered. The nurse knows that the best route of administration is
a. IV. b. IM. c. SQ. d. PO.