Which client assessment finding should the nurse associate with a duodenal ulcer?
A. Nausea and lower right quadrant abdominal pain
B. Burning pain several hours after eating a meal
C. Anorexia and weight loss
D. Nausea and vomiting
Answer: B
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a. Take medications on time. b. Keep medications in dark bottles. c. Get plenty of rest and sleep. d. Avoid driving and using machinery.
A patient comes to the emergency department complaining of headache, palpitations, nausea, and dizziness. After determining that the patient is anxious, the nurse notes tachycardia and trembling. Which level of anxiety is this patient exhibiting?
a. Mild b. Moderate c. Severe d. Panic
A client is informed that his family refuses to allow him to return to the family's home because of recent violent behavior. The client's expression remains blank; there is no apparent reaction to this statement
The client then asks what time dinner is served. The client is exhibiting: 1. Inappropriate affect. 2. Blunted affect. 3. Flat affect. 4. Mutism.
An older patient has been diagnosed with having laxative dependency due to chronic laxative use. The nurse plans to educate the patient on nonpharmacologic measures to prevent constipation. What should the nurse's education plan include?
a. Increase bed rest. b. Monthly exercise. c. Increase fluid intake to 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. d. Take only one laxative a week.