The nursing assistant notifies the nurse that the patient has bright red streaking of blood in the stool. This is likely a result of which of the following?
A) Diet high in red meat
B) Upper GI bleed
C) Hemorrhoids
D) Cancer of the large intestine
Ans: C
Feedback: Lower rectal or anal bleeding is suspected if there is streaking of blood on the surface of the stool. Hemorrhoids are often a cause of anal bleeding.
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A) Left midclavicular line of the chest at the level of the nipple B) Left midclavicular line of the chest at the fifth intercostal space C) Midline between the xiphoid process and the left nipple D) Two to three centimeters to the left of the sternum
A research hypothesis indicates the expected relationship between which of the following?
A) The functional and causal nature of the variables B) The statement of purpose and the research questions C) The independent variable and the dependent variable D) Statistical testing and the null hypothesis
The nurse caring in the intensive care unit suspects that one of her patients is experiencing sensory overload. Which findings would increase her suspicion? Select all that apply
a. Disorientation b. Restlessness c. Hallucinations d. Depression e. Preoccupation with somatic complaints
The consequences technique will assist children to learn the direct result of their behavior. This technique can be used with children from toddler age to adolescence
If children learn to understand consequences, they are less likely to repeat the offending behavior. Consequences fall into which categories? Select all that apply. a. Corporal b. Natural c. Logical d. Unrelated e. Behavioral