The nurse would be especially observant for the indication of constipation in the patient who is taking:
a. antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection.
b. hormones for postmenopausal symptoms.
c. iron supplements for anemia.
d. nonsteroidal inhalants for chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD).
Question 2
The nurse explains that a diet low in dietary fiber results in a small stool that:
a. moves rapidly through the intestines.
b. becomes excessively dry.
c. over stimulates the defecation reflex.
d. contributes to frequent bowel movements.
The grey nurse shark is critically endangered on the Australian east coast.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
Signs and symptoms of a patient with heart failure.
Nurse Sandy
Medical assistants can quickly pull up a patient record when a phone call is received.
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.