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on: Jul 11, 2018
The results of a barium enema, colonoscopy, and fecal occult blood testing have resulted in a diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for a male patient who is obese and who acknowledges an unhealthy lifestyle.
 
  What patient education should the nurse provide to this man in an effort to control his symptoms of IBS?
  A) It would greatly help your IBS if you could lose some weight.
  B) I'd encourage you to cut out cigarettes and alcohol from your routine.
  C) Try eating five or six small meals each day rather than three larger meals.
  D) Using an over-the-counter stool softener each day could help stabilize your bowels.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing conservative management of tendonitis with a patient. Which of the following is likely the most effective approach to managing tendonitis?
 
  A) Weight reduction
  B) Stress reduction
  C) Intermittent application of ice and heat
  D) Range-of-motion (ROM) exercise of the affected joint


gstein359

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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