Which of the following is correct with regard to obtaining a rectal temperature? Because of its invasive nature and risk for injury to rectal mucosa, it is not recommended as the site of first choice Rectal temperature readings are appropriate in all clients if an accurate temperature is needed An oral thermometer may be used to obtain a rectal temperature if necessary A rectal temperature reflects surface temperature

Colon cancer screening tests include all of the following EXCEPT the fecal occult blood test. colon-specific antigen test. flexible sigmoidoscopy. colonoscopy.

client in her third trimester of pregnancy is complaining of constipationShe is prescribed docusate sodiumWhat teaching should the nurse reinforce with the client?

coon 2 em 126 of 145 126. A 26-year-old man comes to the physician because of a 3-month history of abdominal pain after the eats foods such as popcom or com on the cath. He has a history of maron-caled stools. His vital signs are within normal limits. Abdominal examination shows distention and tendemess of the umbilical region radiating to the right tower quadrant Test of the stor blood is positive. A barium study shows a blind-ending pouch on the antimesenteric side of the distal ileum. Incomplete regression of which of the following structures during entranc development is the most likely cause of these findings? A) Allantois OB) Amniotic membrane OC) Cloacal plate OD) Primitive streak OE) Yolk sac

What is a potential severe complication of GERD if left untreated?   Esophageal cancer         Damage to vocal cords         Risk of infection due to decreased immune system as a result of lack of sleep         Esophageal stricture

A 32 yr old female presented to your office complaining of abdominal pain. She states this pain started yesterday and increased over the course of a couple of hours. It is mostly in the epigastric region and does radiate at times to the RUQ. She states it has been constant since then. Currently rates it at a 7/10. She has never had pain like this before. Denies any vomiting but does complain of nausea. She denies any diarrhea or constipation. Denies any documented fevers but has felt a little chilled this am. Denies any abdominal bloating. She does state she drinks a glass of wine each evening. Denies any tobacco use or street drug use. Current labs WBC 13.2 Hgb 14.0 Hct 38.9 Plt 250 Na 142K 4.0BUN 26CR 1.2Total bilirubin 2.5 mg/dl AST 289 ALT 302Alk Phos 358 What does the AST/ALT ratio indicate for this patient  What if your AST/ALT ratio were >1. What would that suggest?

Risks of Enteral Tubes Safety Measures to reduce risks Assessment of patient with enteral tube the painal CS SFUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING CAPE: CONCEPTS, CONNECTIONS & SKILLS, 4th Edition Burton & Smith ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4455-6