While Assessing a Hospitalized Patient Who Is Bedridden, the Nurse

question 6

Multiple Choice

While assessing a hospitalized patient who is bedridden, the nurse notices that the patient has fecal incontinence.The stools are loose and grey-tan in colour, indicating:

• A)Occult blood
• B)Inflammation
• C)Absence of bile pigment
• D)Ingestion of iron preparations

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Definitions:

Square Wave Voltage

An electrical signal that switches instantaneously between two levels, used for digital communication, characterized by its distinct, non-variable high and low states.

DC Average

The average value of a direct current (DC) over a period of time, often used to describe power or signal levels.

Positive Pulses

Electrical signals that transition from a lower to a higher voltage level, typically representing a binary '1' in digital circuits.

Speed Regulation

A comparison of a motor’s speed between no load and full load.