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Zulu123

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In preparing to examine a patient's abdomen, which of the following actions does the nurse plan to take?
 
  a. Leave painful areas for the end of the examination.
  b. Place a pillow under the patient's head, and extend his legs.
  c. Keep the TV or radio on to distract the patient throughout the examination.
  d. Assess only the side of the body where the pain occurs.

Question 2

In documentation of nursing care plans, how do critical pathways differ from traditional nursing care plans?
 
  a. Multidisciplinary approach
  b. Nursing interventions
  c. Client outcomes
  d. Client assessment



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A When palpating the abdomen, the nurse should leave painful areas for the end of the examination.
B The patient lies supine with arms at his or her side and knees slightly bent.
C The TV or radio should be turned off so as not to distract the patient throughout the examination, and to provide an environment conducive to auscultation.
D Both sides of the body should be assessed for comparison to determine symmetry.

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A Critical pathways are multidisciplinary. They allow staff from all disciplines, such as medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and social work, to develop integrated care plans for a projected length of stay or number of visits for clients with a specific case type.
B Nursing interventions are included in critical pathways and in the traditional nursing care plan.
C Client outcomes are included in both critical pathways and traditional nursing care plans.
D Client assessment is necessary for developing and evaluating critical pathways and traditional nursing care plans.




Zulu123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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