To maintain normal elimination patterns in a hospitalized patient, the nurse should encourage the patient to take time to defecate 1 hour after meals because:
A. the presence of food stimulates peristalsis.
B. mass colonic peristalsis occurs at this time.
C. irregularity helps to develop a habitual pattern.
D. neglecting the urge to defecate can cause diarrhea.
Question 2
Randy is a single parent of 6-year-old Brianna. She is being seen at the clinic for a well-child check-up. Randy tells the nurse that Brianna needs her sleep, but she is having difficulty getting to sleep at night.
He asks the nurse if she has any suggestions. What is the nurse's best response? A. You should play an active game with her like basketball to wear her out.
B. It would be a good idea to save homework until right before bedtime.
C. Quiet activities like reading sometimes help to settle down children her age.
D. You could try to delay dinner time until later to help make her sleepy.
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