Which of the following clients is most at risk for gastroesophageal influx?
A. A client who drinks decaffeinated beverages
B. A client who is underweight.
C. A client taking oral hypoglycemic agents
D. A client who has a nasogastric tube
D
A nasogastric tube keeps the cardiac sphincter open, allowing acidic contents from the stomach to enter the esophagus.
You might also like to view...
Working posture is about the relationship between one part of the body and the other. Postural correction should be noted by workers, which one is not?
a. The worker recognizes own posture and corrects others. b. The worker is aware of postural stress but chooses to ignore for the sake of the patients’ well-being. c. The worker is sensitive to postural stress of tension and relaxation and comfort. d. Has understanding of the purpose of the activity and alert to hazards and potential risks.
The parent of a child taking methylphenidate (Ritalin) asks the school nurse what medications can be used to help alleviate the child's allergies. The nurse replies, "While your child is taking this medication, you should avoid giving:
A) Strawberries." B) Acetaminophen." C) Antihistamines." D) Ibuprofen."
A 42-year-old woman is admitted with complaints of dysuria, frequency, and lower back pain. The urinalysis report is positive for red blood cells, and the blood work shows an elevated white blood cell count
Which medication will the nurse anticipate that the health care provider will order? a. Meperidine (Demerol) b. Bethanechol chloride (Urecholine) c. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) d. Metronidazole (Flagyl)
Which of the following characteristics would the nurse evaluate as indicative of healthy bounda-ries?
1. Giving as much as you can for the sake of giving 2. Believing others can anticipate your needs 3. Letting others define you 4. Taking responsibility to meet one's own needs