________ are considered the first-line therapy in treating GERD.
A. Antacids
B. Proton pump inhibitors
C. Histamine H2-receptor antagonists
D. Prostaglandins
Answer: B
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The nurse is working with a client within the assessment phase of the nursing process. Which activity will the nurse NOT do during this phase?
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a. Alert the physician about the systolic blood pressure. b. Comfort the child and assess the respiratory rate. c. Assess the child's responsiveness to the environment. d. Alert the physician that the child may need intravenous fluids.