A client asks the nurse how misoprostol (Cytotec) will treat their peptic ulcer disease (PUD)? Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "It dissolves into a gel and sticks to your ulcer."
B. "It increases mucus production in your stomach."
C. "It inhibits bacterial growth."
D. "It neutralizes stomach acid."
Answer: B
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A 36-year-old woman had diabetes diagnosed at a free health-screening program at a large employer. Which of the following should be emphasized by the nurse when helping the woman make an appointment at the diabetic clinic for follow-up testing and treatme
a. "Bring a food diary of everything you've eaten for one week with you to the appointment to help with future meal planning." b. "It's really not that hard to learn how to inject insulin, and it really doesn't hurt." c. "Please encourage all your family members, including your parents, to be tested for diabetes as well." d. "They'll teach you how to manage your meals and medications to stay healthy."
What do the leading health indicators developed as a part of Healthy People 2020 have in common?
1. They are all focused on young people. 2. They all can be measured by objective data. 3. They are passive and do not require client motivation. 4. They eliminate health disparities.
A patient is receiving an aminoglycoside. The nurse would immediately report which findings? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. A history of allergy to penicillins 2. A weight gain of 5 kg in 2 days 3. Symptoms of vertigo 4. A fluid intake below 2000 mL/day 5. A peak level lower than anticipated
The nurse determines that unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are not to be delegated client blood pressure measurements. What did the nurse observe to make this clinical decision?
1. The valve on the bulb was closed. 2. The client was sitting with the legs crossed. 3. The arm was below the level of the heart. 4. The UAP waited 2 minutes before re-measuring. 5. The cuff bladder was placed over the brachial artery.