A patient prescribed medications for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is at risk for altered absorption of which nutrients? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Iron
2. Calcium
3. Folic acid
4. Vitamin D
5. Vitamin B12
1,2,5
Rationale: Medications that alter gastric pH may also alter iron absorption because of the alkalinizing effects of these medications.
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a. Assist the patient to turn, breathe deeply, and cough every 2 hours. b. Teach the patient about the type of tumor removed. c. Assess the drainage from the surgical site. d. Monitor vital signs on a regular basis.
The nurse manager has evaluated a staff nurse who needs to improve attendance. What strategy can the nurse manager use to correct this staff nurse's attendance?
a. Provide recognition. b. Reinforce constructive behavior. c. Discourage unproductive behavior. d. Assign someone to monitor attendance.
Which of the following classifications of psychoactive substances has a high potential for abuse and has some medical uses with severe restrictions?
a. schedule I b. schedule II c. schedule III d. schedule IV
The nurse is preparing a patient for a nasogastric tube insertion. To decrease the patient's anxiety about insertion of a nasogastric tube, what should the nurse do?
a. Explain the procedure. b. Administer a narcotic. c. Administer a sedative. d. Assess the patient's gag reflex.