A Nurse Is Assessing an Older Patient for the Possible

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing an older patient for the possible cause of his acute urinary incontinence.Which actions by the nurse are most important? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Asking when his last normal bowel movement was
• B)Monitoring his intake and output
• C)Determining if he has been screened for prostatic hypertrophy
• D)Asking him if he awakens during the night to urinate
• E)Measuring his abdominal girth

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Definitions:

Wordy Phrases

Lengthy expressions that could be more concisely stated, often making communication less effective by obscuring the main point.

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The concurrent execution of multiple tasks or processes in computing to enhance performance.

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The use of language to express uncertainty or to lessen the impact of a statement, often to appear more polite or to avoid commitment.

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The quality of being brief and to the point, eliminating unnecessary words while conveying an idea clearly.