When a client is taking ezetimibe (Zetia), she asks the nurse how it works. The nurse should explain that Zetia does what?
a. Inhibits absorption of dietary cholesterol in the intestines.
b. Binds with bile acids in the intestines to reduce LDL levels.
c. Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, which is necessary for cholesterol production in the liver.
d. Forms insoluble complexes and reduces circulating cholesterol in blood.
Answer: a. Inhibits absorption of dietary cholesterol in the intestines.
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1. Respect their right to be silent and not encourage discussion from them. 2. Manipulate the discussion so that they must contribute. 3. Comment on the fact that they have not participated in the discussion and ask why. 4. Encourage more discussion from the younger representatives as that will encourage the elderly to join in the discussion.
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a. less than 30 mL/hour. b. 37 mL/hour. c. 80 mL/hour. d. 150 mL/hour.
A middle-aged adult tells the nurse that he needs to learn what to do to lose weight and stop smoking. Which of the following strategies would facilitate this client's learning?
a. Computer game b. Music c. Printed materials d. Audiotapes