A client is receiving omprazole (Prilosec) for esophageal reflux. The nurse should make it a priority to monitor which of the following lab results?
a) Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN)
b) Potassium
c) Liver Enzymes
d) White Blood Cell Count
Answer: c) Liver Enzymes
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During the time the nurse is taking his history, the nurse notes a foul-smelling breath. Which of the following assessments should be completed early in the physical? A) The back of the throat B) The neurological status C) The blood pressure D) The heart rate
A 31-year-old female has been recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and is attending a diabetes education class. Which of the following statements by the woman demonstrates an accurate understanding of her health problem?
A) "I'll have to control my blood sugars, my blood pressure, and my cholesterol in order to make sure I don't develop sight problems." B) "I'm grieving the fact that I won't be able to get pregnant without causing permanent damage to my vision." C) "It's surprising that sugar in my blood can accumulate on the lens of my eye and cause a loss of sight." D) "I want to avoid going through the treatments for sight restoration that I would need if my diabetes causes damage to my vision."
The patient's skin is thin and tight. Which approach should the nurse implement to maintain skin integrity?
a. Increase bathing to three times daily. b. Use very mild soap or a prepackaged bath. c. Avoid lotions to help retain skin moisture. d. Massage the skin briskly to increase cir-culation.
While communicating with a 10-year-old client who is to undergo major heart surgery the next morning, the nurse demonstrates therapeutic communication by responding to the client's tears with:
1. "You shouldn't cry. You are not in pain.". 2. "It is okay to cry. I know this is scary.". 3. "I'm going to go get the doctor.". 4. "Would you like some toys?"