When teaching a group of older adults regarding prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, the nurse practitioner will include which of the following instructions?
A. Raise the head of the bed with pillows at night and chew peppermints when symptoms of heartburn begins
B. Raise the head of the bed on blocks and take the proton pump inhibitor medication at bedtime
C. Sit up for an hour after taking any medication and restrict fluid intake
D. Avoid food intolerances, raise head of bed on blocks, and take a proton pump inhibitor before a meal
D
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The nurse preceptor asked a new graduate nurse to explain the primary difference between the nursing process and the problem-solving and decision-making processes? The new graduate would be correct in stating that:
a. the nursing process works only for nurses. b. the problem-solving and decision-making processes require group decision making. c. the nursing process applies to patient situations or problems. d. the problem-solving and decision-making processes apply to all other problems exceptpatient-centered ones.
During her first months of pregnancy, a patient tells the nurse, "It seems like I have to go to the bathroom every 5 minutes." The nurse explains to the patient that this is because:
1. The patient probably has a urinary tract infection. 2. Bladder capacity increases throughout pregnancy. 3. The growing uterus puts pressure on the bladder. 4. Some women are very sensitive to body function changes.
What was the primary commitment agreed upon when the United Nations Millennium Declaration was adopted?
a. Adoption of specific environmental actions b. Elimination of poverty c. Enforcement of maternal and infant health standards d. Provision of safe water and sanitation
The mother of a child admitted after a motor vehicle accident expresses concern about caring for the child's wounds at home. The mother has demonstrated appropriate technique with medication administration and wound care
Which is the priority nursing diagnosis? 1. Parental Anxiety related to care of the child at home 2. Altered Family Processes related to hospitalization 3. Risk for Infection for related to presence of healing wounds 4. Knowledge Deficit related to home care