Answer to Question 1
C
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A hypertonic saline enema draws fluid from body tissues into the bowel. The concentrated solution also acts as a local irritant on the mucous membranes. A retention enema lubricates and softens the stool. A tap water and normal saline solution has a non-irritating effect on the rectum but moistens the stool.
Answer to Question 2
A
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Reducing intake of sodium has been shown to significantly reduce blood pressure. Exercise is also important, but range-of-motion (i.e., flexibility) exercises are less effective than aerobic and weight-bearing exercise. Sleep and fiber intake are important aspects of health, but do not have major effects on blood pressure.
The nurse conducts the health history as the first step in the nursing assessment
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Client receiving hemodialysis.
A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon
Rotation sites for administering insulin.