The nurse is assessing a patient who underwent bowel resection 2 ...

[V@ndy87]

The nurse is assessing a patient who underwent bowel resection 2 days ago. As she auscultates the patient's abdomen, she notes low-pitched, infrequent bowel sounds. How should she document this finding?
 
  1) Hyperactive bowel sounds
  2) Abdominal bruit sounds
  3) Normal bowel sounds
  4) Hypoactive bowel sounds

Question 2

Which expected outcome is best for the patient with a nursing diagnosis of Acute Pain related to movement and secondary to surgical resection of a ruptured spleen and possible inadequate analgesia?
 
  1) The patient will verbalize a reduction in pain after receiving pain medication and repositioning.
  2) The patient will rest quietly when undisturbed.
  3) On a scale of 0 to 10, the patient will rate pain as a 3 while in bed or as a 4 during ambulation.
  4) The patient will receive pain medication every 2 hours as prescribed.

Question 3

Which of the following goals is appropriate for a patient with a nursing diagnosis of Constipation? The patient increases the intake of:
 
  1) Milk and cheese.
  2) Bread and pasta.
  3) Fruits and vegetables.
  4) Lean meats.

[qytan]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 4

Answer to Question 2

You just saved me a lot of time.

Answer to Question 3

ANS: 3

[V@ndy87]

Wow, this really help

[shailee]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it