What diagnostic test(s) (not lab values) indicate(s) that GG has an ulcer?
Stool positive for occult blood, gastric analysis, UGI, and the test for H. pylori.
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A patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus experiences a hypoglycemic reaction. The capillary blood glucose level is 60 mg/dL, and the patient is given 4 ounces of apple juice. What should the nurse do next?
1. Recheck the patient's blood glucose in 15 minutes. 2. Mark the medication administration record to hold the next scheduled dose of insulin. 3. Recheck the blood glucose before the next meal. 4. Give the patient another 4 ounces of apple juice in 30 minutes.
What part of the heart is capable of conducting electrical impulses from one part of the heart to another?
a. atria c. specialized cardiac muscle cells b. ventricles d. arterial system
Which assessment question will be most informative when interviewing a Hispanic female who reports having a sexual aversion?
a. "In your culture is the female expected to be subservient?" b. "How old were you when you first became sexually active?" c. "What are your religious beliefs regarding sexual intercourse?" d. "When did you first begin experiencing pain during intercourse?"
The nurse manager is concerned about safe quality care being provided to patients on the mental health care unit. Which variable should the manager recognize as having the greatest impact?
1. The orientation process lasts more than 6 weeks. 2. Novice nurses are mentored by more experienced nurses. 3. Many hours are spent developing therapeutic relationships with the patients. 4. Most of the nurses' time is spent on medication administration and paperwork.