A nurse has been ordered to provide a tap water enema to a client who has constipation
What type of enema is a tap water enema?
A) Purgative enema
B) Carminative enema
C) Anthelmintic enema
D) Soap suds enema
A
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A lack of true understanding can often be misread by the nurse as noncompliance. Which of the following statements demonstrate effective questioning methods to assess a patient's understanding?
a. "Do you take your heart medication every morning?" b. "Can you tell me what you know about your different heart medications?" c. "Do you take all your medications?" d. "Do you ever miss taking your medication?"
Which question is appropriate for the nurse to ask when assessing the health status/behavior of the community environment?
1) What is the incidence of hypertension? 2) What is the incidence of high cholesterol? 3) Are there at-risk groups within the community? 4) What is the quality of the soil?
Which characteristic is common among all nursing centers?
a. Provision of community-based culturally competent care b. Services provided by physicians and health care providers c. Focus on the biological factors contributing to the development of disease d. Fee-for-service reimbursement model
Which action should the nurse be sure to take when preparing a patient for a bed bath?
a. Place the nurse call device within reach. b. Cover the patient with the top linens from the bed. c. Have the patient completely bathe himself to promote independence. d. Wash the patient's body without assistance from the patient.