The nurse needs to recognize that depression is least likely to develop in which of the following clients?
a. 18 year old with Crohn's
b. 42 year old disabled with back injury
c. 52 year old hospitalized for a week
d. 68 year old attending regular cardiac rehabilitation exercise program with peers
Question 2
When teaching a client about short bowel syndrome, it is important for the nurse to know that:
a. intestinal adaptation can eventually greatly improve absorption of nutrients.
b. short bowel syndrome involves resection or removal of the colon.
c. constipation is a sign of this syndrome.
d. dietary fiber can improve stool bulk.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
The nurse assesses the patient's ability to use the walker correctly
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Home Health Nurse.
Nurse administering enteral nutrition through a feeding tube.