The nurse assesses an older postoperative client and determines constipation is an appropriate nursing diagnosis. A goal for this nursing diagnosis is
A) knowing the importance of hydration and activity in regard to constipation.
B) decreasing the frequency of pain medication.
C) evacuating a formed bowel movement at least every 2 days with minimal distress.
D) drinking at least 1,500 ml of noncaffeinated and nonalcoholic beverages each day.
Question 2
The aging eye shows all of the following changes except:
a. better ability to focus on near objects
b. decreased lens accommodation
c. decreased peripheral vision
d. presbyopia
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
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