Which are common signs and symptoms when a patient is dehydrated? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased pulse rate
b. Low blood pressure
c. Thirst
d. Swollen eyeballs
e. Dry mouth
f. Skin tenting on back of hand
ANS: B, C, E
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A nurse needs to examine the rectum of a constipated client for the presence of stool. The nurse should instruct the client to lie in which position?
A) On the back with legs slightly stretched on the bed B) Flat on the stomach with legs slightly stretched to the sides C) On the left side with the right knee drawn up toward the chest D) Flat on the abdomen with slightly outstretched arms
What should a nurse include as an essential factor when providing patient education about managing fecal overflow incontinence?
a. Daily use of mineral oil b. Regular evacuation c. Daily administration of enemas d. Long-term use of mineral oil
The process in which smaller molecules are converted to larger molecules is
a. catabolism c. deamination b. anabolism d. glycolysis
After the exam, you need to do which of the following?
a. Discard disposable items. b. Identify the types of specimens and label each. c. Give the person a medication for relaxa-tion. d. Explain the results to the family.