The nurse is assessing a patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who is experiencing increasing discomfort. Which patient statement indicates that additional patient education about GERD is needed?
a. "I take antacids between meals and at bedtime each night."
b. "I quit smoking several years ago, but I still chew a lot of gum."
c. "I sleep with the head of the bed elevated on 4-inch blocks."
d. "I eat small meals throughout the day and have a bedtime snack."
Ans: d. "I eat small meals throughout the day and have a bedtime snack."
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A nurse is caring for a client who has had a resection of the large intestine. The nurse
knows that this may affect the client's ability to A) reabsorb water. B) absorb nutrients. C) secrete enzymes. D) break down carbohydrates.
During a cardiovascular assessment of a healthy adult, of the findings listed below, those labeled with numbers ____________________ are normal. (Your answer should appear as numbers separated by commas and spaces [e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4].)
1. Heart rate of 102 beats per minute 2. S1 and S2 present with regular rhythm 3. Capillary refill greater than 3 seconds 4. Blood pressure of 124/86 5. Warm, elastic turgor 6. Pulse of smooth contour with 2+ amplitude