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The client with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) undergoes a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Postoperatively, the client is receiving continuous bladder irrigation. The nurse assesses the client for signs of transurethral resection syndrome. Which of the following assessment data would indicate the onset of this syndrome?

Which statement by the patient being discharged after hospitalization for urolithiasis indicates the need for further teaching.

The nurse completes a head-to-toe assessment on a 68-year-old male patient and notes the following: BP 132/72 HR 90 RR 18 Temp 98.6 F BM yesterday  The patient has just voided 70 mL but reports a full feeling in the bladder and lower abdominal pressure. The nurse should perform which of the following actions?  Select all that apply.  

A client reports taking a stimulant laxative daily to have a bowel movement. What should the nurse inform the client about taking a stimulant laxative?

A nurse is caring for a 45 year old patient who is admitted with suspected acute pancreatitis. The patient reports having extreme mid-epigastric pain that radiates to the back. The patient states the pain started last night after eating fast food. The nurse is aware that the two most common causes of acute pancreatitis are:

A 7-year-old child is brought to the clinic by their parent, who reports frequent episodes of stool soiling in the child’s underwear. The child was toilet trained at age 3. Upon assessment, the nurse notes the child complains of abdominal pain and has a distended abdomen. The nurse suspects encopresis. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial nursing intervention?

Why should you buy Canadian made products? Provide 3 examples that we discussed in class. 

Before the 1970’s the majority of Canadian immigrants came from

All indigenous groups across Canada have access to fresh water thanks to the International Joint Commission.

What energy resource is the backbone of our economy contributing more than 100 billion dollars a year?