Exam 45: Mobility and Immobility

The nurse provides knows that a bowel elimination schedule would be most beneficial in the plan of care for which patient?

A patient is diagnosed with a bowel obstruction.The nurse chooses which type of tube for gastric decompression?

The patient has sequential compression stockings in place.The nurse evaluates that the stockings have been implemented appropriately by the new staff nurse when which of the following statements is true?

The nurse knows that most nutrients are absorbed in which portion of the digestive tract?

The nurse is devising a plan of care for a patient with the nursing diagnosis of Constipation related to opioid use.Which of the following outcomes would the nurse evaluate as successful for the patient to establish normal defecation?

A patient with crutches places them in front and to the side of each foot.When achieving the basic crutch stance,how many centimetres in front and to the side of the foot should the crutches be?

A patient has constipation and hypernatremia.The nurse prepares to administer which type of enema?

To reduce the chance of external hip rotation in a patient on prolonged bed rest,the nurse should implement the use of which following device?

Which of the following body mass index (BMI)values would indicate that the patient is severely obese?

For which of the following mobility-impaired patients is prevention of plantar flexion (footdrop)through the use of pillows to support the lower legs and elevate the toes a primary intervention?

The nurse knows that the ideal time to change an ostomy pouch is

After a patient returns from a barium swallow,the nurse's priority is to

The nurse should place the patient in which position when preparing to administer an enema?

A guaiac test has been ordered.The nurse knows that this is a test for

When a patient with impaired physical mobility is in the recumbent position,what angle of lateral position is recommended?

An older adult's perineal skin appears to be dry and thin with mild excoriation.When providing hygiene after a bowel movement,the nurse should

The nurse should question which order?

Which patient is most at risk for increased peristalsis?

The nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile.Which of the following nursing actions will have the greatest impact in preventing the spread of bacteria?

While a cleansing enema is administered to an 80-year-old patient,the patient expresses the urge to defecate.What is the next priority nursing action?