Author Question: A client is admitted with diverticulitis of 1 day's duration. Which of these nursing interventions ... (Read 38 times)

mmm · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client is admitted with diverticulitis of 1 day's duration. Which of these nursing interventions should be included in the client's plan of care?

a. Offer oral fluids frequently. c. Keep the client in a private room.
b. Ambulate ad lib. d. Maintain NPO.

Question 2

When a client has thoughts of hurting or killing him- or herself but may or may not plan to act on these thoughts, the client is considered to be:

a. actively suicidal c. homicidal
b. experiencing suicidal ideations d. manic-depressive

Kimmy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Nursing care of the client who has diverticulosis focuses on preventing diverticulitis; client education includes following a high-fiber diet or taking fiber supplements and stool softeners as prescribed. The nurse should monitor the client who has diverticulitis for evidence of infection; if surgery is scheduled, the nurse should allay the client's anxiety about the procedure and maintain NPO status.

Answer to Question 2

B
Suicidal ideations is when a person has thoughts of hurting or killing him- or herself but may or may not plan to act on these thoughts. It is important to understand the difference between thoughts and actions; having a thought does not mean an action will follow.