Which clinical condition should the nurse be concerned about for a client prescribed calcium carbonate (Tums)?

A. Anemia
B. Diarrhea
C. Kidney stones
D. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)


Answer: A

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A patient complains that several staff members entered the room during the morning bath without knocking. Which component of professional nursing communication has been violated in this scenario?

a. Collaboration b. Advocacy c. Assertiveness d. Respect

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The critical care nurse has responded to a cardiac arrest on a medical-surgical unit. The continuous electrocardiogram monitoring indicates that the patient is experiencing ventricular fibrillation

After the initial defibrillations, the next step in the management of this patient is: A) Administration of medications until an electrical rhythm is obtained B) 5 cycles of CPR alternating with a rhythm check and defibrillation C) Continuous defibrillation until an electrical rhythm is obtained D) Continuous CPR until an electrical rhythm is obtained

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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of depression?

a. feelings of sadness b. decrease in appreciate c. sleep problems d. concerns about body image

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