A patient who is incontinent, cannot control his/her urine and/or feces
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The nurse anticipates a client with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.60% to:
a. experience blackouts. c. die from respiratory failure. b. be unconscious. d. experience delirium tremors.
What is characteristic of third-degree perineal lacerations?
a. Extends into the mucous membrane b. Extends into the muscles of the perineal body c. Extends through the rectal mucosa into the anterior wall of the rectum d. Extends into the anal sphincter
Which intravenous solution should the nurse anticipate to be prescribed for the client who is dehydrated with a stable blood pressure?
A. D5 0.45% NS B. 5% dextrose in NS C. 0.45% NaCl D. 0.9% NaCl
The student nurse is administering a large-volume enema to a client. The client complains of abdominal cramping. What should the student nurse do first?
A) Increase the flow of the enema for approximately 30 seconds then decrease it to the prior flow rate. B) Stop the administration of the enema and notify the physician. C) Stop the adminstration of the enema momentarily. D) Increase the flow of the enema until all of the solution has been administered.