A Nurse Is Digitally Removing a Fecal Impaction from a Patient

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse is digitally removing a fecal impaction from a patient. The nurse should stop the procedure immediately and take corrective action if the patient's:

• A) blood pressure increases from 110/84 to 118/88 mm Hg.
• B) pulse rate decreases from 78 to 52 beats/min.
• C) respiratory rate increases from 16 to 24 breaths/min.
• D) temperature increases from 98.8° F to 99.0° F.

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Definitions:

Spendthrift Clause

A provision in a trust that prevents beneficiaries from pledging or assigning their interest in the trust's assets to creditors, offering protection from creditors' claims.

Beneficiary Protection

Legal measures or provisions that ensure the rights and interests of beneficiaries, particularly in insurance and estate matters, are safeguarded.

Creditors

Individuals, organizations, or entities that are owed money by debtors, having provided goods, services, or loaned money.

Child Support

A legal obligation or financial support paid by a parent for the benefit of their child following a divorce or separation.