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
Using a sphygmomanometer to measure blood pressure.
Purpura, hemorrhaging into the skin due to fragile blood vessels.
Clear Blood
Red Blood Cell
Testing muscle strength - Masseter muscles
The outcome of a mating between individuals heterozygous at two genes determining their ABO blood ty