The nurse is conducting a gastrointestinal assessment. When the patient complains of the presence of mucus and pus in his stools, the nurse assesses for additional signs/symptoms of which of the following disease/conditions? a) Disorders of the colon b) Ulcerative colitis c) Intestinal malabsorption d) Small-bowel disease

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The nurse is conducting a gastrointestinal assessment. When the patient complains of the presence of mucus and pus in his stools, the nurse assesses for additional signs/symptoms of which of the following disease/conditions?

a) Disorders of the colon
b) Ulcerative colitis
c) Intestinal malabsorption
d) Small-bowel disease

 
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A patient with a recent myocardial infarction was admitted to the hospital with a new diagnosis of mitral valve regurgitation. Which of the following assessment data obtained by the nurse should be immediately communicated to the health care provider? a) The patient has 4+ peripheral edema in both legs. b) The patient has crackles audible throughout the lungs. c) The patient has a loud systolic murmur all across the precordium. d) The patient has a palpable thrill felt over the left anterior chest.

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A patient with a recent myocardial infarction was admitted to the hospital with a new diagnosis of mitral valve regurgitation. Which of the following assessment data obtained by the nurse should be immediately communicated to the health care provider?

a) The patient has 4+ peripheral edema in both legs.
b) The patient has crackles audible throughout the lungs.
c) The patient has a loud systolic murmur all across the precordium.
d) The patient has a palpable thrill felt over the left anterior chest.

 
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A patient asks why there is a drain pulling fluid from the surgical wound. What is the best response by the nurse? a) “It will cut down on the number of dressing changes needed.” b) “The drain will remove the necrotic tissue.” c) “Most surgeons use wound drains now.” d) “It assists in preventing infection.”

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A patient asks why there is a drain pulling fluid from the surgical wound. What is the best response by the nurse?

a) “It will cut down on the number of dressing changes needed.”
b) “The drain will remove the necrotic tissue.”
c) “Most surgeons use wound drains now.”
d) “It assists in preventing infection.”

 
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Which of the following should be incorporated into the patient teaching plan to prevent deep vein thrombosis? a) Use of blanket rolls for elevation of the lower extremities b) Hourly leg exercises c) Fluid restriction d) Prolonged dangling at the edge of the bed

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Which of the following should be incorporated into the patient teaching plan to prevent deep vein thrombosis?

a) Use of blanket rolls for elevation of the lower extremities
b) Hourly leg exercises
c) Fluid restriction
d) Prolonged dangling at the edge of the bed

 
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