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In caring for a patient who has a pouch for a noncontinent urinary diversion,which nursing intervention is essential?

A) Empty the pouch when it is one-third to one-half full.
B) Remove the ureteral stents after 2 days.
C) Pouch the stoma with the patient sitting up.
D) Dispose of used pouches in the toilet.

On Jul 24, 2024


A
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Which assessments are appropriate when caring for a stroke patient living with a spouse and two children using the family as context?

A) Assess the stroke patient for self-care abilities.
B) Assess the ability of the spouse and two children to help feed and bathe the patient.
C) Assess communication processes among family members.
D) Assess the spouse's ability to emotionally comfort the patient.
E) Assess how the spouse is dealing with parenting issues of the two children.

On Jun 26, 2024


A,B,D
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Why do you think unscored tablets should never be cut?

On Jun 23, 2024


The medication may be unevenly distributed within the tablet.The cut probably would not be precise.With either of the foregoing problems,one part would have too much and one part would have too little of the medication.The patient would receive the "wrong dose."
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What usually triggers the weight loss of anorexia nervosa?

A) Sexual abuse
B) School failure
C) Independence from family
D) Traumatic interpersonal conflict

On May 27, 2024


D
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An ___________ is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sigmoid colon to promote defecation by stimulating peristalsis.

On May 24, 2024


enema
An enema is the instillation of a solution into the rectum and sigmoid colon.Enemas promote defecation by stimulating peristalsis.