Which of the following findings would indicate a need for another endoscopy in clients with peptic ulcer disease?
A. Cases of dyspepsia with constipation
B. Symptoms persisting after 6-8 weeks of therapy
C. All clients with dyspepsia who smoke and drink alcohol
D. When a therapeutic response to empiric treatment is obtained
B
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a. nagging cough or hoarseness. b. a sore that does not heal rapidly. c. gallbladder disease. d. hematopoietic changes.
A female client comes to the clinic and tells the nurse, "I think I have another vaginal infection and I also have some wartlike lesions on my vagina. This is happening quite often." What should the nurse consult with the physician regarding?
A) Testing the client for the presence of HIV B) Instructing the client to wear cotton underwear C) Having the client abstain from sexual activity for 6 weeks while the medication is working D) Using a medicated douche in order to keep the vaginal pH normal
A school nurse is working with the parents of an 8-year-old who has Tourette syndrome on how best to accommodate the child. What advice would be most helpful? Select all that apply
A) Allowing for breaks when tics occur B) Providing for "time-outs" during the day C) Using a tape recorder to take notes D) Ensuring a specified amount of time for test taking E) Implementing a reward system for behavior
A nurse administers a test dose of iron dextran IM. The nurse would wait at least how long before administering the remainder of the dose?
A) 15 minutes
B) 30 minutes
C) 45 minutes
D) 60 minutes