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jazziefee

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When collecting a stool specimen for a guaiac (occult blood in stool), the nurse should take a specimen from _____ different parts of the stool.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient experiencing respiratory distress. The physician places an endotracheal tube. The most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this patient is:
 
  a. ineffective coping.
  b. risk for infection.
  c. altered nutrition: less than body requirements.
  d. impaired verbal communication.


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kmb352

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The selection of different parts of the stool gives a broader testing range of the specimen.

Answer to Question 2

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Because of the placement of an endotracheal tube, the patient is unable to speak. The nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication is most appropriate.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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