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Beheh

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse is teaching a patient about the negative effects of immobility on the gastrointestinal system. This instruction should include all of the following EXCEPT:
 
  a. fecal impaction c. stress ulcers
  b. diarrhea d. decreased appetite

Question 2

A graduate nurse is preparing a care plan for an 88-year-old client admitted with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be most appropriate for this patient?
 
  1. Risk for Infection
   2. Risk for Falls
   3. Ineffective Tissue Perfusion: Cardiac
   4. Impaired Tissue Integrity


tennis14576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
Negative effects of immobility on the gastrointestinal system include decreased appetite, stress ulcers, constipation, and fecal impaction.

Answer to Question 2

1. Risk for Infection

Rationale:
A client with diabetes mellitus is at risk for infection. No other information is given in the question to risk for falls, ineffective tissue perfusion, or impaired tissue integrity as potential nursing diagnoses.


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