Author Question: A patient reports constipation. Which of the following assessment questions should the nurse ... (Read 58 times)

Hungry! · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A patient reports constipation. Which of the following assessment questions should the nurse initially ask when completing the patient's health history, including bowel habits?

A) Do you have a daily bowel movement?
B) How do you handle stress?
C) Do you eat fiber foods every day?
D) What medicines do you take?

Question 2

When the nurse attempts to wake a client who has just closed his eyes and appears asleep, the client states he is not asleep. What stage of sleep is this client in?

A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4

ladyjames123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
This represents a broad opening statement that allows for greater subjective information. Chronic exposure to stress can slow bowel activity, resulting in decreased frequency of bowel movements.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Stage 1 is transitional stage between drowsiness and sleep, indicated by a shift from alpha waves to low-voltage, fast theta on the EEG. This stage usually lasts only a few minutes, and, if awakened, the person may say he was not asleep.