Which is the best statement the nurse should use when discussing the primary reason constipation occurs with a client?
A. "Too much water has been reabsorbed in the large intestine."
B. "The waste material remains in the colon for too long."
C. "The motility of the intestines are too slow."
D. "The dietary intake is not high in fiber."
Answer: B
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a. Cortisol is released, increasing glucogenesis and reducing fluid loss. b. Immune system functioning decreases, and risk of cancer increases. c. Corticosteroid release increases stamina and impedes digestion. d. Muscular tension, blood pressure, and triglycerides increase. e. Epinephrine is released, increasing heart and respiratory rates. f. Risk of depression, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease increases.
To examine a patient for Murphy's sign, palpate below the liver margin at the lateral border of the rectus muscle and then ask the patient to take a deep breath. Murphy's sign is present when the patient
a. complains of pain with palpation. b. complains of pain in the right lower quadrant. c. adducts the leg. d. complains of pain in the left shoulder.
An elderly individual from an assisted living facility presents with severe scald burns to the buttocks and back of the thighs
The caregiver from the ALF accompanies the patient to the emergency department and states that the bath water was "too hot" and that the "patient sat in the water too long." What should the nurse do? a. Ask the caregiver at what temperature the water heater is set in the home. b. Ask the caregiver to step out while examining the patient's burn injury. c. Immediately contact the police to report the suspected elder abuse. d. Ask the caregiver to describe exactly how the injury occurred.
Which of the following is considered a core personal health record element?
1. Data accessed by IT 2. Analysis of data 3. Applicability of data 4. Information inputted by the patient