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Which of the following best defines steatorrhea?

While providing care for an older patient, the CNA notices that the patient has had only small, frequent, watery stool for several days  Which intervention doe the CNA anticipate the nurse will perform as a result of these findings?

1 kilogram of weight gain is equal to how many mL of fluid retention?

Which of the following statements are true regarding a colostomy stoma

Which statement made by the CNA indicates the CNA is safe to administer an enema?

The CNA is preparing to transfer a patient from bed to chair.  Which finding if noted by the instructor requires immediate action?

The CNA is caring for a patient who wears contact lenses.  Which action by the CNA is appropriate?

A CNA is providing care to a patient who is incontinent and notices the skin around the buttocks area is soft, whit and wrinkled due to moisture.  The CNA know that the correct medical term for this finding is 

A trochanter roll is used to:  

A CNA provides care for a patient who have been on prolonged bedrest and how has shortening and tightening of muscle due to disuse.  The CNA is aware that this condition is referred to as: