A client with quadriplegia complains of fecal impaction. What should the nurse
recommend to the client as part of the continence program?
A) The client should manually disimpact daily
B) The client should eat a low-protein and low-calorie diet
C) The client should maintain a regular time for elimination
D) The client should restrict fluid intake to relieve the problem
C
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What assessment(s) would lead a nurse to suspect Hirschsprung's disease in a 1-month-old infant? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ribbon-like stools b. Fever c. Failure to thrive d. Vomiting e. Diminished peristalsis
The nurse is assisting the client to eat. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. Sitting on the side of the bed while feeding the client 2. Telling the client to sit back and relax while the nurse does all the work 3. Asking what the client would like to eat or drink next 4. Feeding the client quickly to decrease the feeling of being a burden
A postsurgical client's urinary output via the Foley catheter is 30 mL in 3 hours. What is the nurse's first action?
a. Increase the IV infusion rate. b. Assess the client's skin turgor. c. Weigh the client. d. Check the patency of the catheter.
A serous membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and forms a protective cover for many abdominal structures is the:
a. peritoneum. b. mediastinum. c. periosteum. d. hilum.