The Nursing Student Is Admitting a Patient with Abdominal Distention

question 20

Multiple Choice

The nursing student is admitting a patient with abdominal distention and severe nausea. The physician orders the insertion of a nasogastric tube. The student reviews the procedure, gathers the supplies, and tells the instructor, "I'm ready to begin." Which of the following critical thinking traits suggest that the student is prepared for the task?

• A) Risk taking
• B) Curiosity
• C) Confidence
• D) Perseverance

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Definitions:

Action Potential

An action potential is a rapid and temporary electrical charge that travels along the membrane of a neuron, enabling the transmission of signals.

Calcium Ions

Essential ions within the body that play key roles in blood clotting, muscle contraction, and nerve function.

Voltage-Gated Ion Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in electrical membrane potential, facilitating the flow of ions.

Biochemical Events

Processes at the molecular level in living organisms, including reactions involved in metabolism, signal transduction, and gene expression.