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Answers Already Passed 1. The nurse has assessed that a patient's stool has changed from brown to dark black and sticky. The nurse suspects: a. blockage of the bile duct. b. blockage of the pancreatic duct. c. recent excessive intake of milk products. d. presence of occult blood. ANS: D Occult or old blood is suspected when stool changes from a normal brown appearance to a dark black color with a sticky appearance. 2. The nurse has documented that a patient has had two ep...

Advanced Health Assessment Exam (solutions) Latest Spring 2024_ All answers verified correct and graded already. 59-year-old patients tells the nurse practitioner that he thinks he must have ulcerative colitis. He has been having "black stools" for the last 24 hours. How would the nurse practitioner best document THE FACTS for his reason for seeking care? A) JM is a 59-year-old male here for having "black stools" for the past 24 hours. B) JM came into the clinic complaining of b...

Fundamentals of Nursing-Chapter 47-Bowel Elimination Exam Questions With 100% Correct Answers Which are causes of diarrhea? Select all that apply. 1 Antibiotic use 2 Lack of exercise 3 Clostridium difficile 4 Reduced fluid intake 5 Surgeries of the lower gastrointestinal tract 1 Antibiotic use 3 Clostridium difficile 5 Surgeries of the lower gastrointestinal tract Antibiotic use, Clostridium difficile, and surgeries and diagnostic testing of the lower gastrointestinal tract m...

5 Factors Affecting Labor (Five P's) - *Passenger (fetus and placenta) *Passageway (birth canal) *Powers (contractions) *Position of mother *Physiologic response A 25-year-old gravida 2, para 2-0-0-2 gave birth 4 hours ago to a 9-pound, 7-ounce boy after augmentation of labor with Pitocin. She puts on her call light and asks for her nurse right away, stating, "I'm bleeding a lot." The most likely cause of postpartum hemorrhage in this woman is: Retained placental fragments Puerperal...

Midterm Exam: NR569/ NR 569 (Latest 2024 / 2025 Update) Differential Diagnosis in Acute Care Practicum Review| Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct – Chamberlain Q: Asthma Attack Answer: -An asthma attack is the sudden narrowing of the airways in re- sponse to a trigger. Asthma attack triggers can include airborne irritants, respiratory illness, or strenuous exercise. -During an asthma attack, airway muscles tighten, the airways swell and inflame, and excess mucus is produced. This sig...

A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing cycloplegia following the administration of atropine eyedrops during an eye examination which of the following findings should the nurse expect as a result of cycloplegia A. inability to tolerate bright lights B. pinpoint pupils C. blurred vision D. inability to perform an upward gaze - ANSWER ==C. blurred vision Assessment findings of cycloplegia include blurred vision because focusing for near vision is impaired ...

HA 1215/ Galveston College/, RNSG1215 HA/Final EXAM, Answered-The nurse is describing how to perform a testicular self-examination to a patient. Which statement is most appropriate. - "If you notice an enlarged testicle or a painless lump, call your health provider A 55 year-old man is experiencing severe pain of sudden onset in the scrotal area. It is somewhat relieved by elevation. On examination the nurse notices an enlarged, red scrotum that is very tender to palpitation. Distinguishing ...

CPCT/A PATIENT CARE EXAM 2024 WITH 100% ACCURATE ANSWERS which of the following abnormalities is associated with large U waves on the EKG? - correct answer Decreased potassium level a cpct is preparing to transfer a nonambulatory patient from a bed to a wheelchair. Which of the following steps should the cpct take? - correct answer Locking the wheels of the wheelchair and bed A cpct is caring for a new patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates a need for ...

REAL HESI PHARM Version 1&2 EXAM– Q&A(s)! (I scored 1362!!!) SAMPLE QUESTION/PREVIEW #4 – I put 200 @chrisjay HESI RN PHARMACOLOGY 2022 V2 – (ADDED FEW NOTES) @chrisjay 1. Before administering a laxative to a bedfast client, it is most important for the nurse to perform what assessment? A. Observe the skin integrity of the client's rectal and sacral areas B. assess the client strength in moving and turning in the bed C. evaluate the client's...

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