6. A 60-year-old female patient with a recent colostomy is adjusting to her new lifestyle. She expresses concerns to the nurse about the inability to control the passage of gas, especially in social situations. The patient is seeking advice on dietary modifications to help manage this issue. What should the nurse suggest to the patient to help control the passage of gas from the colostomy?
7. A 56-year-old male patient who recently underwent surgery for a colostomy is learning colostomy irrigation techniques from the nurse. The patient is anxious about managing his colostomy independently and is attentive to the instructions. The nurse wants to ensure that the patient has understood the process correctly. Which of the following statements by the patient would indicate to the nurse that the instructions for colostomy irrigation have been understood correctly?
8. A 62-year-old male patient, in the oliguric phase of acute tubular necrosis, presents with fluid and electrolyte imbalances. The patient exhibits confusion, nausea, and muscle weakness. As part of the medical management to correct these imbalances, the nurse is preparing to administer the prescribed therapy. Which of the following interventions would the nurse expect to be part of the prescribed therapy to correct the electrolyte imbalance in this patient?
9. Mario has a burn injury. After 48 hours, the physician orders for Mario 2 liters of IV fluid to be administered q12 h. The drop factor of the tubing is 10 gtt/ml. The nurse should set the flow to provide:
10. A 40-year-old male patient suffered a burn injury in a household accident. The burns cover his face, neck, right upper arm, and upper trunk. The nurse is using the rule of nines to estimate the total body surface area (TBSA) affected by the burns to guide treatment planning. According to the rule of nines, which area has the largest percent of burns?