A nurse is providing care for an elderly patient who has not had a bowel movement in 3 days. The nurse recognizes that which of the following may be contributing to the patient's constipation? Select all that apply
1. Peristalsis increases with aging.
2. Decreased activity is common in the elderly.
3. The individual takes multiple medications.
4. The body temperature decreases with aging.
5. Feces may remain in the large intestines for a longer period.
ANS: 2, 3, 5
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1. Meticulous handwashing and antibiotic eye ointment administration. 2. Intravenous acyclovir (Zovirax) and contact precautions. 3. Cultures of blood and CSF and serial chest x-rays every 12 hours. 4. Parental rooming-in and four intramuscular injections of penicillin.
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1. Self-care deficit 2. Risk for injury 3. Disturbed thought processes 4. Compromised family coping
A group of students is reviewing material related to the role of religion and spirituality in health care choices
The students demonstrate understanding when they identify which of the following as the most prominent ethical dilemma facing health care providers when it comes to religion? A) Providing life-saving therapy B) Failure to seek timely medical care C) Implementing spiritual care D) Treating the associated psychological needs