The nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for a client on bed rest?
1. Bowel Incontinence
2. Constipation
3. Diarrhea
4. Disturbed Body Image
2. Constipation
Rationale:
Lack of activity, like bed rest, is a major contributor to constipation. Lack of movement slows bowel movements. Lack of sphincter control, not bed rest, contributes to bowel incontinence. Diarrhea would come from a GI upset triggered by diseases, medication, or diet. Disturbed body image would affect a client who has undergone a bowel diversion.
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A) Common law B) Public law C) Civil law D) Criminal law
The nurse is providing home care instructions to the mother of a child receiving radiation therapy. Which of the following statements, if made by the mother, indicates a need for further education?
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