Which of the following factors makes bladder training difficult for elderly clients with neurologic deficit?
A) Urinary incontinence
B) Urinary retention
C) Decreased energy expenditure
D) Relaxation of the internal bladder sphincter
D
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a. continuous, low-pitched rumbling sounds. b. intermittent, high-pitched tinkling sounds occurring every 10–25 seconds. c. intermittent, high-pitched gurgling sounds occurring 5–30 times per minute. d. intermittent, loud gurgling sounds.
Two cognitive processes that nurses use in clinical judgments include ____. (Select two answers.)
a. Analysis b. Brainstorming c. Fish boning d. Intuition
In checking the background of a potential candidate for hire, which is the least frequently checked source?
A) Academic credentials B) References of former employers C) References of recent teachers D) Verification of work history
A patient with a healing leg wound is experiencing a fever and an elevated white blood cell count. Which of the following do these assessment findings suggest to the nurse?
1. normal healing 2. vitamin deficiency 3. infection 4. insufficient intake of protein