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mwit1967

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A nurse explains to a patient that it is wise to avoid taking a laxative every day because of the problems it can cause. The patient demonstrates understanding by saying laxative abuse can result in which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Fluid and electrolyte imbalances
  2. The need for increasing dosages of laxative
  3. Loss of natural contractility in the bowel
  4. Increased risk for an impaction
  5. Development of irritable bowel syndrome

Question 2

An instructor is discussing the various types of solutions used for enemas. A student shows the need for additional instruction by saying:
 
  1. Only pure castile soap or a soap designated by facility policy should be used for a soapsuds enema.
  2. I should only use tap water when giving an enema to children.
  3. Hypertonic solutions may be used in small volumes for adults.
  4. Normal saline is the only solution that should be used on patients with congestive heart failure.



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Edwyer

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2




mwit1967

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


fatboyy09

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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