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The client who has abdominal distention and complains of gas pains tells the nurse that the physician has just stated that a treatment will be ordered. The nurse understands that the physician will most likely order a(n):
 
  1. rectal tube insertion.
  2. oil retention enema.
  3. cleansing enema.
  4. Fleet enema.

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An older adult client who is immobile because of illness and who previously had normal bowel function has not had a normal stool for several days. The nurse would assess this client for impaction by noting whether the client has:
 
  1. a soft, nondistended abdomen.
  2. reddened skin around the anus.
  3. continuous seepage of loose stool.
  4. an absence of bowel sounds.



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lindahyatt42

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3




jasdeep_brar

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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