Patients with Ileostomies Are at Risk for Developing Obstructions

question 65

Multiple Choice

Patients with ileostomies are at risk for developing obstructions.A patient can reduce her risk for this complication by:

• A)following a high-fiber diet.
• B)chewing food thoroughly.
• C)taking B₁₂ injections.
• D)chewing gum daily.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Exogenous Genetic Material

Material from outside the organism that is inserted into its genetic code, typically through viruses or genetic engineering.

Disruptive Selection

Disruptive selection is a type of natural selection that favors individuals with extreme phenotypes over those with intermediate phenotypes.

Sympatric Speciation

The process of speciation occurring within a shared geographic area, where reproductive isolation occurs without physical barriers.

Stabilizing Selection

A type of natural selection that favors the average individuals in a population and works against extreme phenotypes.