Identify and define mechanism of action of the five primary groups of laxatives. 

25. The nurse instructs the client to increase their fluid intake following an intravenous pyelogram (IVP).  The nurse recognizes that this is necessary to prevent which complication?

33. The nurse is caring for a client with an intestinal obstruction and continues to have acute pain even though the nasogastric tube is patent and draining. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

29.  What question by the nurse would address the most common early manifestation associated with bladder cancer?

38. The nurse is caring for a client that has just been diagnosed with genital herpes for the first time.  The nurse can expect which treatment to be part of the plan of care?

31. In reinforcing client teaching with a client who will undergo peritoneal dialysis at home, the nurse includes discussion of what common significant complication to watch for in client’s receiving peritoneal dialysis?

5. The nurse is providing care for a client who has requested pain medication for incisional pain following surgery.  The nurse has an order for fentanyl 150 mcg IM every 1-2 hours as needed for pain.  The medication is available in 100 mcg/mL.  How many mL should the nurse administer? Round to the nearest tenth and label your answer. 

28. A nurse is caring for a client with suspected colorectal cancer. The client may exhibit [symptom1] and [symptom2] if they have colorectal cancer. The nurse would anticipate the healthcare provider to order a [diagnostictest] to diagnose the cancer. 

What is the governing body for animal research?

Which of these is NOT considered a “high risk” population?