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frankwu

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The patient is taking medication to promote defecation. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for this patient?
 
  a. Increased laxative use often causes hyperkalemia.
  b. Salt tablets should be taken to increase the solute concentration of the extracellular fluid.
  c. Emollient laxatives may increase the amount of water secreted into the bowel.
  d. Bulk-forming additives may turn the urine pink.

Question 2

According to the ICNP, which of the following terms refers to the manner or method of accomplishing an intervention?
 
  a. Focus
  b. Means
  c. Action
  d. Judgement


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Chocorrol77

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

C

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A Laxative overuse can cause serious diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte depletion.
B Salt tablets should not be taken to increase the solute concentration of extracellular fluid.
C Emollient laxatives are stool softeners that may increase the amount of water secreted into the bowel.
D Bulk-forming additives do not turn the urine pink. Phenolphthalein or Danthron stimulant cathartics (e.g., Doxidan, Correctol, Ex-Lax) may lead to the formation of pink or red urine.

Answer to Question 2

B

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A Focus is the area of attention relevant to nursing.
B According to the ICNP, the definition of means is a manner or method of accomplishing an intervention.
C Action is an intentional process applied to or performed by a patient.
D Judgement is defined as a clinical opinion or determination related to the focus of nursing practice.


frankwu

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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