Which Patient Would Require Special Precautions When the Nurse Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which patient would require special precautions when the nurse is performing a digital rectal exam?

• A) Patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• B) Patient with diabetes
• C) Patient with Parkinson disease
• D) Patient with congestive heart failure

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)

A model describing the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of the stages of alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance

In psychology, it refers to the opposition to the uncovering or discussion of unconscious material.

Alarm

A sudden fear or concern caused by the realization of danger or an emergency situation.

Type A Personality

A temperament characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and aggressiveness.