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A patient has been instructed to increase fluid intake but as a result has lost sleep to get up to void several times a night. What can the nurse recommend to decrease the interruption of sleep?
 
  A) Drink most of the liquids during the night.
  B) Drink most of the liquids before 5 p.m.
  C) Try drinking coffee instead of water.
  D) Drink the total amount of liquids before noon.

Question 2

A nurse is assessing a patient the first day after colon surgery. Based on knowledge of the effects of anesthesia and manipulation of the bowel during surgery, what focused assessment will be included?
 
  A) bowel sounds B) skin turgor C) pulse character D) urinary output



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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