Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse needs to collect and send the total quantity of stool expelled at one time instead of a small sample so that the specimen can be analyzed for dietary products and digestive secretions.
Rationale 2: To detect bacteria or viruses, only a small amount of stool is needed.
Rationale 3: To detect ova or parasites, only a small amount of stool is needed.
Rationale 4: To determine the presence of occult blood, only a small amount of stool is needed.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Because your doctor ordered it is not a good enough reason.
Rationale 2: The nurse should never tell a client what he or she would do; that is only an opinion.
Rationale 3: Blood glucose monitoring improves diabetes management. By testing one's blood, one can change the insulin regimen to maintain a normal glycemic range.
Rationale 4: Eating anything the client wants would give rise to too many episodes of hyperglycemia and make the diabetes harder to control.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Skilled nursing facilities provide care for patients requiring longer stays than hospitals allow.
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Positioning the client