What statement made by the client with ulcer disease secondary to H. pylori infection indicates a need for further teaching?
A. "I will eat small, frequent meals."
B. "I will avoid products that contain aspirin."
C. "I will eliminate alcoholic beverages from my diet."
D. "I will take my medication until the heartburn is gone."
D
Long-term medication compliance is crucial to eradicate Helicobacter pylori and prevent recur-rence. The nurse stresses the importance of continuing medications for the entire time prescribed.
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A. Focus on your breathing; repeat the exercise for 2 to 5 minutes. B. With each breath, pay attention to muscular sensations that accompany abdominal expansion. C. Hold the breath for 3 seconds. D. Find a comfortable position. Relax the shoulders and chest; let the body relax. E. Take a deep breath through the nose, expanding the abdomen. F. Exhale slowly through the nose, telling the body to relax.
When describing organ donation to the family of a dying child, which of the following would the nurse include in the discussion?
A) Telling them that further harm may occur to the child through the process B) Tell them that their cultural and religious beliefs will be considered C) Including this topic in the discussion of impending death D) Informing the family that organ donation will delay the funeral
The school nurse is teaching a class of 10th graders about noise-induced hearing loss. Which of the following concepts regarding this type of hearing loss is correct?
A) It results from exposure to noise levels above 150 decibels. B) The pathological process involved in noise-induced hearing loss is rupture of the ossicles in the middle ear. C) Noise-induced hearing loss is reversible because specific medications can improve or restore hearing. D) Loud, low-frequency sound, such as that made by a base guitar, is more damaging than high-frequency sound.
Patients demonstrating apnea have
A) Usually have a temporary cessation of breathing B) Decreased rate and depth of respirations C) Increased rate and depth of respirations D) Normal respiratory rate of 20