The nurse explains the medically accepted definition of constipation is fewer than _____ bowel movements in a 2-week period
ANS:
seven
The medically accepted definition of constipation is fewer than seven bowel movements in a 2-week period.
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The client who began having manifestations of a cold yesterday asks if she should babysit for her two young grandchildren this evening. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "Yes, if your grandchildren are up to date on their immunizations, they will be protected against your cold." B. "Yes, you were only contagious for the first 24 hours after you began having ma-nifestations of a cold and are now no longer contagious." C. "No, the usual period for being able to spread a cold is during the first 2 or 3 days after you start having manifestations." D. "No, you will be considered contagious until all manifestations of the cold have been gone for at least 24 hours."
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A) Contractility of the heart. B) Preload. C) Afterload. D) All of the above.
The nurse is preparing to palpate the posterior tibial pulse. At which location would the nurse expect to palpate?
A) Just behind the knee B) At the top of the foot C) In the groin area D) Behind the ankle