A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a patient with a new colostomy. Which of the following is a recommended guideline for long-term ostomy care?
A) During the first 6 to 8 weeks after surgery, eat foods high in fiber.
B) Drink at least 2 quarts of fluids, preferably water, daily.
C) Use enteric-coated or sustained-release medications if needed.
D) Use a mild laxative if needed.
Question 2
Which of the following illnesses has been associated with long-term stress?
A) bacterial infections C) renal disease
B) cardiovascular disease D) fractures
Schematic of an automated external defibrillator (AED) attached to a patient.
Early instructions for administration of the small pox vaccine.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.
Common patient positions.
Anatomy of the heart. Remember: It is labeled right and left based on the patient’s perspective.