BIOL 412 (BIOL 412)

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1. decreased cardiac output & dysr yt mias: syncope, falls, and TIAs 2. Respiratory A. Lungs are less elastic, w ic makes it more difficult to breat e B. Coug is not as efficient C. T ey are more likely to develop c ronic bronc itis, emp ysema, and pneumonia due to less efficient coug 3. UI A. Decreased enzymes-decreased efficiency of digestive process B. Decreased intestinal motility C. Laxative abuse D. Decrease in fluid intake and mobility 4. Urinary A. Urinary output is t e first...

1. A male client who had a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) today has a continuous bladder irrigation (CBI). The client requests pain medication for abdominal pain rated at “9“ on a scale of 1 to 10. What action should the nurse take first? A. Administer prescribed PRN analgesic medication. B. Position him on the left side and slow the irrigation rate. C. Palpate his abdomen and check his urinary output. < D. Assist him to ambulate to help pass flatus. 2. The mental h...