An assessment of the client's complaint of flatulence identifies which of the following factors that may be contributing to the problem?
a. drinks 6-8 glasses of flavored water daily
b. drinks 3-4 cans of cola through a straw every day
c. eats slowly, chewing food well with his mouth closed
d. attempts to have a bowel movement every morning after breakfast
Question 2
A client with advanced cancer is started on morphine, an opiate analgesic. The client is also on a tricyclic antidepressant and an anithistamine. What is the priority nursing intervention at this time?
a. initiate bowel program to prevent constipation
b. establish activity / exercise program
c. counsel client about allergy testing
d. conduct a nutritional analysis
Abiotic factors influence population densities.
Alterable and unalterable risk factors for hypertension.
Health History Assessment Questions Pertinent to Drug Administration
Patient teaching: vascular assessment
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations