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What is the cause of a 'non-mechanical' bowel obstruction? A. A tumor or twisting of the bowel. B. Constipation. C. General anesthesia, narcotics, and handling of the bowel during surgery. D. Adhesions - C What should the nurse advise a pt. who has diverticulosis to eat? A. High fiber foods. B. Low fiber foods. C. Low carb foods. D. High carb foods - A

When assessing an adolescent who recently overdosed on acetaminophen (tylonel), it is most important for the nurse to assess for pain in which area of the body a. flank b. abdomen c. chest d. head - B. acetaminophen toxicisty an result in liver damage; therefore, it is especially important for the nurse to assess for pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen (which might indicated liver damage) A client is admitted to the coronary care unit with a medical diagnosis of acute myocardi...

True or false: the kidneys are long, muscular tubes - false A person sustained blunt force trauma to the back at the L1 level, with no spinal cord injury. Would you suspect the kidneys to be damaged? Why or why not? - yes, the kidneys lie between T12 and L3 describe the consistency and purpose of the renal adipose capsule - outside of the renal capsule is a fatty layer that protects the kidney from trauma

Preventive health care - focuses on educating and equipping clients to reduce and control risk factors of disease. Examples include immunizations, stress management programs, and seat belt use Primary health care - emphasizes health promotion, and includes prenatal and well-baby care, nutrition counselling, and disease control. is based on a sustained partnership between the client and provider. examples include office or clinic visits and scheduled work-centred screenings (vision, hearing, o...

a client who took iron supplements during pregnancy delivers and infant by cesarean section. On the second postpartum day, the client reports having a constipated stool that is greenish-black in color. Which action should the practical nurse (PN) implement? - Record color and consistency of the stool.

How often, at a minimum, should a detainee's weight be checked while in the detention facility? - Daily Twice a week Weekly Monthly** Which of the following procedures is NOT part of the detainee in-processing medical examination? - Rectal cavity search* Height and weight check Dental screening Chest x-ray

MED SURG II HESI (Elsevier) Questions and Answers with complete solutions.