27.6.3: What Should the Nurse Do?
What Should the Nurse Do?
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What are the impaired functions of the abdomen she is experiencing?
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The patient asks to use the bathroom. When she returns, she tells you she had a bowel movement. What questions should you ask regarding defecation to add to the comprehensive abdominal assessment?
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Is there any medical history you need to be aware of?
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How should you approach gathering objective data during the patient exam?
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The patient has sunken in eyes, dry lips, and dry mucous membranes. Because of the patient’s history, what do you suspect is happening with the patient and what should you do next?