A person who has ulcerative colitis is experiencin

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A person who has ulcerative colitis is experiencing diarrhea. What should a nurse closely examine when it comes to this person's condition?

A. The frequency of bowel movements B. Pain involved C. Pus in the bowel movements D. The solid or loose nature of the bowel movements

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pus (C) in stools is a key sign of ulcerative colitis severity.

A patient consistently develops kidney stones. What advice should a patient be given to help resolve the problem?

A. Avoid alcohol consumption B. Add lemons or limes to his or her dietary routine C. Avoid red meat D. All of the above

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Lemons/limes (B) increase citrate, reducing stone formation.

A patient has a puncture wound. What vaccine should be administered?

A. Tetanus B. Herpes C. Hepatitis D. Pneumonia

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Tetanus (A) vaccine prevents infection in puncture wounds.

Attenuvax is a vaccine that may help prevent:

A. Chicken pox B. Measles C. Hepatitis D. HIV

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Attenuvax (B) is a measles vaccine.

Which of the following is true of sickle cell anemia?

A. It is genetic B. It increases the patient's risk of a stroke C. It increases the risk of heart attack D. All of the above

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Sickle cell (D) is genetic and increases stroke/heart risks.

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