Author Question: Which of the following does the nurse instruct the patient that she may eat before the fecal occult ... (Read 22 times)

natalie2426 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following does the nurse instruct the patient that she may eat before the fecal occult blood test (FOBT)?

a. Whole-wheat bread
b. A lean T-bone steak
c. Veal
d. Salmon

Question 2

During the neurological component of the physical examination, the nurse tests the function of the client's cranial nerves. In testing cranial nerve III, the nurse determines the client's ability to do which one of the following?

a. Smile and frown
b. Read printed material
c. Identify sweet and sour tastes
d. React to light with changes in pupil size

ashely1112 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A

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A Whole-wheat bread may be eaten before an FOBT.
B A lean T-bone steak may cause false-positive results if eaten before an FOBT.
C Veal may cause false-positive results if eaten before an FOBT.
D Salmon may cause false-positive results if eaten before an FOBT.

Answer to Question 2

D
In testing cranial nerve III (oculomotor), the nurse determines the client's ability to react to light with changes in pupil size. Testing accommodation also will assess cranial nerve III.
In testing cranial nerve VII (facial), the nurse determines the client's ability to smile and frown.
In testing cranial nerve II (optic), the nurse determines the client's ability to read printed material.
In testing cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal), the nurse determines the client's ability to identify sweet and sour tastes.