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faduma

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What would be the most appropriate goal for a frail, elderly patient with a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Injury after hip surgery?
 
  a. Remain free from injury or falls throughout hospital stay.
  b. Increase activity tolerance by discharge from hospital.
  c. Demonstrate effective breathing when ambulating.
  d. Increase mobility by discharge from hospital.

Question 2

A woman with a high-risk pregnancy with triplets is in preterm labor; she is on strict bedrest for 5 days. During this time, she has not had a bowel movement, although she normally passes stool daily.
 
  She describes feeling bloated and uncomfortable. What information should the nurse give the patient when explaining constipation?
  a. Immobility often causes constipation.
  b. A stool softener daily will relieve the problem.
  c. Use of a bedpan results in bloating and constipation.
  d. A low-fiber diet will resolve the problem.


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briseldagonzales

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


faduma

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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