A female client who has undergone salpingo-oophorectomy develops abdominal distention. Which of the following can be done by the nurse to provide relief to the client's discomfort?
A) Instruct the client to refrain from douching.
B) Instruct the client to take sitz baths at regular intervals.
C) Tell the client to douche with hot water and soap.
D) Help the client to ambulate.
D
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a. Nutritional status b. Skin integrity c. Immunization status d. Proper hygiene practices
Key aspects of the research process are that it is:
A) intuitive, descriptive, and authoritative B) experiential, comprehensive, and applicable C) systematic, planned, and organized D) narrow, focused, and generalizable
Which nursing role is best addressed by actively participating in professional nursing organizations?
A) Client Advocate B) Critical Thinker C) Change Agent D) Leader and Manager
In the epidemiologic triad, an example of a host factor would be:
1. Crowding 2. Shift work 3. Worker's family 4. Chemical exposure