A client has undergone a colostomy and is wearing an ostomy pouch at the beltline
What should the nurse include in the client education?
A) Avoid lifting heavy weights for about 2 months
B) Avoid lifting weights heavier than 10 pounds
C) Avoid swimming and taking a shower
D) Avoid drinking Gatorade and broth
A
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Which artery carries deoxygenated blood?
A. Aorta B. Inferior vena cava C. Pulmonary artery D. Subclavian artery
A recent immigrant from Vietnam is diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement with this patient?
A) Patient teaching about the cause of TB B) Reviewing the risk factors for TB C) Developing a list of people with whom the patient has had contact D) Patient teaching about the importance of TB testing
In the decision-making process, the nurse identifies a problem by:
a. Referring to the standards of practice b. Using the nurse's own experience c. Drawing on his or her education d. Analyzing available information
Which of the following groups is the largest ethnic minority in the United States?
a. African Americans b. Asian immigrants c. Hispanics d. American Indians/Alaskan natives