Answer to Question 1
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: The activity following joint replacement is restricted by both the procedure and the client's energy level.
B Incorrect: High protein foods will not prevent constipation following surgery.
C Incorrect: Oral fluids help decrease the risk of constipation; however, with this surgery and activity restrictions, even this would not prevent constipation.
D Correct: Hospitalized clients and especially surgical clients should receive prophylactic stool softeners.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: These could stimulate uterine contractions as well as bowel contractions.
B Incorrect: These could stimulate uterine contractions as well as bowel contractions.
C Correct: These produce normally formed stools without the risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalances or the stimulation of uterine contractions.
D Incorrect: These decrease fluid absorption in the large intestines and could lead to dehydration.
The nurse is using Standard Precautions to draw blood.
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Application of an ostomy bag or pouch: B, An ostomy nurse applying an ostomy bag to a stoma;
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