The Nursing Instructor Is Teaching Student Nurses About the Process

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about the process of hemostasis after an injury. What does the nursing instructor include as the initial event in this process?

• A) Plasma proteins convert to active forms.
• B) Platelets become sticky.
• C) Von Willebrand's factor is activated.
• D) The vessel spasms.

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Definitions:

Fecal Impaction

A mass or collection of hardened, putty-like feces in the folds of the rectum

Bowel Movement

The act of excreting waste from the digestive tract through the rectum.

Liquid Stool

Fecal matter that is in a liquid form, often indicating gastrointestinal problems or infections.

Epigastric Pain

Discomfort or pain located in the upper central region of the abdomen, often associated with conditions affecting the stomach, liver, or other nearby organs.