1. Patient X is diagnosed with constipation. As a knowledgeable nurse, whichnursing intervention is appropriate for maintaining normal bowel function?A. Assessing dietary intakeB. Decreasing fluid intakeC. Providing limited physical activityD. Turning, coughing, and deep breathing2. A 12-year-old boy was admitted to the hospital two days ago due tohyperthermia. His attending nurse, Dennis, is quite unsure about his plan of care.Which of the following nursing interventions should be included in the care planfor the client?A. Room temperature reductionB. Fluid restriction of 2,000 ml/dayC. Axillary temperature measurements every 4 hoursD. Antiemetic agent administration

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Phlebotomy Essentials

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