A patient is scheduled for a lithotripsy for renal calculi. What should the nurse explain to the patient as the purpose of a bowel preparation prior to this procedure?
A. Ensuring maximum visualization of the kidney and the stones
B. Ensuring that there is no evidence of constipation prior to the procedure
C. Reducing postoperative pain
D. Increasing comfort
Answer: A
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A) Symmetrical rise and fall of the chest B) Chest x-ray shows right bronchial intubation. C) Tidal volume is within limits for age. D) Absence of sternal retractions and grunting
A nurse has agreed to delay a client's treatment until the matriarch of the family can be present
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The nurse is preparing to move a client from bed into a wheelchair to eat lunch. What client data would the nurse check to see if the assistance of another nurse is needed?
A) Client restrictions B) Client age C) Client food preferences D) Client restraints
A newly hired staff nurse observed the nurse manager's leadership style. The nurse manager used rules and policies to guide the staff and expected compliance. The nurse manager's leadership style was:
a. Shared governance b. Democratic c. Laissez-faire d. Bureaucratic