The nurse is collecting data for a patient with Crohn diseas…

The nurse is collecting data for a patient with Crohn disease 2 days post-proctocolectomy with ileostomy. The patient reports diffuse abdominal discomfort. The nurse notices few bowel sounds, distention, and lack of flatus through the ileostomy. The nurse should implement whichintervention? 

A physical therapist is treating a patient that has been dia…

A physical therapist is treating a patient that has been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). When completing stair training, the patient starts to complain of dyspnea. Which of the following interventions is best to address the patient’s complaint?