Identify the mechanism used in the classification of diarrheas.
A. Increased secretory functions
B. Increased osmolality in the intestine
C. Increased motility in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
D. All of these
Answer: D
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A) Cataracts are not statistically connected to advancing age. B) Years of exposure to ultraviolet light are a risk factor for cataracts. C) Corticosteroids taken for several months can inhibit cataract formation. D) Uncontrolled hypertension is associated with cataracts in older adult patients.
A patient has acute bronchitis with a nonproductive cough and wheezes. Which topic should the nurse plan to include in the teaching plan?
a. Purpose of antibiotic therapy b. Ways to limit oral fluid intake c. Appropriate use of cough suppressants d. Safety concerns with home oxygen therapy
Specialised mental healthcare in the public sector in Australia is provided in:
a. separate psychiatric hospitals. b. general hospitals. c. community-based settings. d. all of the above.
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1. Notifying the surgeon that a postoperative client is experiencing an increase in temperature. 2. Advocating for a client who is mentally incapable of expressing her needs. 3. Deciding to increase a client's nasal oxygen based on his current pulse oxygenation levels. 4. Documenting all clients' pain level responses after the administration of pain medication. 5. Attending in-services on a new hydraulic lift to be used to support safe client care.