A patient reports having stomach pains during the night that disappear after eating. Which health problem should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?
A. Peptic ulcer disease
B. Chronic gastritis
C. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
D. Acute gastritis
Answer: A
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a. Staff development classes b. In-service classes c. Continuing education courses d. Orientation
A 72-year-old patient is being treated for an infected right great toe. In reviewing this patient's history, you have discovered the patient has decreased renal function. Should this patient be started on aminoglycosides?
1. Yes, because this antibiotic can be taken with many other drugs. 2. No, because this antibiotic is not broad-spectrum. 3. Yes, because there is less sensitivity with this drug. 4. No, because a specific tissue reaction has been identified.
An older adult has recently moved to a long-term care facility. The family asks what can be done to ease the transition. What would be the most appropriate suggestion of the nurse?
a. Send cards or gifts instead of personal visits. b. Visit and call often to remind the resident that she or he is cared for. c. Limit contact for several weeks to encourage independence. d. Communicate with the long-term facility's staff to inquire about the resident's well-being.
The primary purpose of the seminal vesicles is to secrete:
A) Fluid that provides a source of energy for sperm metabolism. B) The male hormone testosterone. C) An alkaline substance that protects sperm. D) A clear fluid for lubrication during sexual intercourse.