The nurse is listening to bowel sounds. Which of these statements is true of bowel sounds?

A) Sound like two pieces of leather being rubbed together
B) Are usually high-pitched, gurgling, and irregular sounds
C) Are usually loud, high-pitched, rushing, and tinkling sounds
D) Originate from the movement of air and fluid through the large intestine

A patient has blindness related to conversion (functional neurological) disorder. To help the patient eat, the nurse should

A) establish a "buddy" system with other patients who can feed the patient at each meal.
B) expect the patient to feed self after explaining arrangement of the food on the tray.
C) direct the patient to locate items on the tray independently and feed self.
D) address needs of other patients in the dining room, then feed this patient.

A 60-year-old male patient has been treated for pneumonia for the past 6 weeks. He is seen today in the clinic for an "unexplained" weight loss of 10 pounds over the last 6 weeks. Which is an appropriate rationale for this patient's weight loss?

A) Chronic diseases such as hypertension cause weight loss.
B) Weight loss is probably the result of unhealthy eating habits.
C) Unexplained weight loss often accompanies short-term illnesses.
D) Weight loss is probably the result of a mental health dysfunction.

Decongestant nose drops are recommended for a 10-month-old infant with an upper respiratory tract infection. Instructions for nose drops should include which action?

A) Avoid using for more than 3 days.
B) Keep drops to use again for nasal congestion.
C) Administer drops until nasal congestion subsides.
D) Administer drops after feedings and at bedtime.

A hospitalized patient experiencing delirium misinterprets reality and a patient diagnosed with dementia wanders about the home. Which outcome is the priority in both scenarios? Each patient will:

A) remain safe in the environment.
B) participate actively in self-care.
C) communicate verbally.
D) acknowledge reality.