The nurse is caring for a patient with a 4-day-old ileostomy. The patient complains of cramping, the nurse notes a drop in the effluent for the ileostomy, and the bowel sounds are rapid with a tinkling sound.
What action should the nurse take?
a. Ambulate the patient to help expel gas.
b. Irrigate the ileostomy with 500 mL of warm water.
c. Notify the charge nurse immediately.
d. Turn the patient on the left side to help drain the ileostomy.
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with Crohn disease. When providing education concerning dietary recommendations, which statement indicates that the nurse's teaching has been successful?
a. I should try to eat as much fiber daily as I can.
b. Reducing dietary fat and fiber will be helpful in managing my condition.
c. I should not have lactose-containing products.
d. Eating a larger breakfast and smaller lunch and dinner portions is recommend-ed.
Client on IV patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry.
Home Health Nurse.
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
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