When assessing the client’s bowel elimination, the nurse understands that which is not a factor?
Age
Diet
Fluid intake
Gender
The Correct Answer is D
When assessing bowel elimination, the factors to be considered are: Age, use of laxatives or other bowel medications, dietary habits and fluid intake, history of bowel diseases or surgeries. Gender does not have an influence on bowel movements.
Geriatrics often have slowed bowel movements compared to the young.
Diet high in fiber usually enhances bowel movement.
Increased fluid intake improves stool consistency.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
Cleaning liquids are most likely to be accessed by children and cause poisoning. Locking them is therefore a very useful precaution.
A, B and D are wrong as prescription medicines are least likely to be accessed by children and cause poisoning.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
Asking someone about their religion is considered culturally sensitive. Hence asking how many times someone prays and how they pray is culturally intrusive.
Asking about meals is a general question and not considered culture sensitive.
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