A patient asks the home health nurse from what the distressing symptoms of dumping syndrome result. What physiological occurrence should the nurse explain?
A) Irritation of the phrenic nerve due to diaphragmatic pressure
B) Chronic malabsorption of iron and vitamins A and C
C) Reflux of bile into the distal esophagus
D) Osmotic transport of extracellular fluid into the gastrointestinal tract
D
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A perinatal nurse is assessing a woman who is approximately 10 weeks pregnant. The woman smells like cigarette smoke. What actions by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)
A. Advise her to stop smoking now so that the baby can be of normal weight. B. Ask the woman if either she or her partner smokes. C. Determine how many cigarettes she smokes a day. D. Describe the behavior problems her child may develop. E. Explain that nicotine deprives the fetus of oxygen.
Which of the following is considered physiologic dead space?
a. Respiratory bronchiole and unperfused alveoli b. Trachea and perfused alveoli c. Trachea and unperfused alveoli d. Trachea and mainstem bronchi
A mother brings her 10-month-old daughter into the clinic because of diarrhea that has lasted for 8 hours. Which are signs of dehydration that the nurse would expect to see in this infant?
a. Decreased respiration and pulse b. Slight moisture on mucous membranes c. Discoloration around the nail beds d. Hypotension and concentrated urine
A manager should never delegate ____
a. Disciplining b. Hiring c. Interviewing d. Scheduling