Which problem indicates a gastric ulcer is getting worse?
a. Gaining weight
b. Abdominal gas
c. Frequent diarrhea
d. Blood in the stools
ANS: D
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Which of the following teaching points should the physician include in his explanation of the man's new diagnosis? A) "I'll be able to help track the course of your angina through regular blood work that we will schedule at a lab in the community." B) "With some simple lifestyle modifications and taking your heparin regularly, we can realistically cure you of this." C) "I'm going to start you on low-dose aspirin, and it will help greatly if you can lose weight and keep exercising." D) "There are things you can do to reduce the chance that you will need a heart bypass, including limiting physical activity as much as possible."
After an assessment, the nurse suspects a client with multiple injuries is a victim of domestic violence. Which action should occur next?
A) Conducting a team assessment B) Medicating for anxiety as prescribed C) Notifying the police D) Treating the injuries
Which action by the nurse is most effective to prevent sore nipples in a breastfeeding client?
a. When initiating breastfeeding, limit the amount of time the infant nurses on each breast. b. Instruct the client to apply lanolin-based products to the nipples after nursing. c. Ensure that the client is positioning the infant correctly when breastfeeding. d. Apply nipple shields when not nursing the infant.
Patients taking warfarin need to be educated about the vitamin K content of foods to avoid therapeutic failure. Foods high in vitamin K that should be limited to no more than one serving per day include:
1. Spinach 2. Milk 3. Romaine lettuce 4. Cauliflower