The 69-year-old client has had gastroesophageal reflux disease for the past 5 years. The physician has documented the discovery of complications resulting from exposure of the tissues to gastric acids
Which of the following medications will likely be prescribed to promote healing?
A) Carafate
B) Reglan
C) Zantac
D) Pepcid
A
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A nurse is explaining case management to a client. Which of the following statements would be the most appropriate for the nurse to make?
a. "We assess, plan, facilitate, and advocate to save money as much as possible." b. "We coordinate your care so you obtain needed services without incurring undue costs." c. "We seek the lowest cost provider to give you what care is necessary." d. "We collaborate with you to coordinate your care for the best outcome."
Aminoglycosides are used for broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy and have a narrow therapeutic range. The highest therapeutic blood range is determined at which level?
1. The peak of the blood level. 2. The trough of the blood level. 3. The weight of the blood level. 4. The dilution of the blood level.
A 6-year-old child has patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) for pain management after orthopedic surgery. The parents are worried that their child will be in pain. What should your explanation to the parents include?
a. The child will continue to sleep and be pain free. b. Parents cannot administer additional medication with the button. c. The pump can deliver baseline and bolus dosages. d. There is a high risk of overdose, so monitoring is done every 15 minutes.
Which of the following data are most important for the nurse to consider when providing care to patients?
a. Best practice standards of care b. The nurse's personal beliefs and practices c. Physician specific standing orders d. Outcomes from previous similar patients