When auscultating a client9s abdomen, how long should the nurse listen before concluding the bowel sounds are absent?

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Question 1 of 5

When auscultating a client9s abdomen, how long should the nurse listen before concluding the bowel sounds are absent?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 5 minutes. This is because the nurse should listen for a minimum of 5 minutes to accurately determine if bowel sounds are absent. Bowel sounds may be irregular and taking the time to listen for a longer period increases the chances of detecting any sounds. Listening for only 1 minute (choice A) may not provide a comprehensive assessment. Listening for 10 minutes (choice C) or 15 minutes (choice D) is unnecessary and may lead to unnecessary delays in patient care.

Question 2 of 5

What nursing program is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level positions in health care and requires graduates to pass the NCLEX-PN for licensure?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Who emphasized the nurse-patient relationship as a therapeutic and collaborative partnership in psychiatric nursing?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse In-charge in labor and delivery unit administered a dose of terbutaline to a client without checking the client's pulse. The standard that would be used to determine if the nurse was negligent is:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Which dietary guidelines are important for nurse Oliver to implement in caring for the client with burns?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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