The nurse is providing care to a child with an intussusception. The child has a bowel movement and the nurse inspects the stool. The nurse would document the stool's appearance most likely as which of the following?
A) Greasy
B) Clay-colored
C) Currant jelly–like
D) Bloody
Ans: C) Currant jelly–like
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The nurse would explain to the mother that children who do not receive adequate pain control will be at risk for: 1. Respiratory complications. 2. Urinary complications. 3. Cardiac complications. 4. Bowel complications.
The major themes of empowerment, lifestyle change, health enhancement, and well-being are central in defining:
a. health promotion. b. health protection. c. disease prevention. d. wellness.
A client diagnosed with open-angle glaucoma asks the nurse what that means. With which of the following responses should the nurse instruct the client?
1. "The eye cannot drain the fluid that it produces.". 2. "It means that the condition occurs within days.". 3. "It is a rare type of glaucoma.". 4. "One of the first signs of it is pain behind the eyes.".
When you are transferring a patient, you should
A) encourage the patient to place an arm around your neck for support. B) leave transfer belts on dependent patients at all times. C) avoid pulling on the patient's body. D) refrain from using a transfer belt on independent patients.