The nurse is caring for a client who is at risk for developing gastritis. Which finding from the client's history leads the nurse to this conclusion?
a. Client is lactose intolerant and cannot drink milk.
b. Client recently traveled to Mexico and South America.
c. Client works at least 60 hours per week in a stressful job.
d. Client takes naproxen sodium (Naprosyn) 500 mg daily for arthritis pain.
D
Motrin and other NSAIDs can cause gastritis, even if symptoms are not yet apparent. Stress, travel, and spicy foods do not increase the risk for gastritis.
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A nurse is assessing the neck injury of a client who has been wearing a cervical collar for over 2 weeks. Which of the following could occur if the client wears the cervical collar for a prolonged period?
A) Swallowing difficulty B) Ischemic stroke C) Permanent neck stiffness D) Faster revascularization
The nurse is caring for a patient whom the nurse suspects is a victim of intimate partner violence (IPV). What screening question made by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. "Can you tell me how you got your injuries?" 2. "Can you tell me if it is safe for you to go home?" 3. "Can you tell me what you know about intimate partner violence?" 4. "Can you tell me what your spouse was doing when you sustained your injuries?"
The nurse calls a physician to come to the unit to assess a patient. Which of the following is the most effective telephone communication by the nurse?
a. "This is the 4100 unit troublemaker again. You probably ought to come to the unit to see Mr. Samuels. His condition doesn't seem right.". b. "This is Ann Allen on 4100 . I don't quite know what to think about Mr. Samuels. I think his condition is deteriorating, and I'd like to have you see him.". c. "Sorry to bother you. This may not be important, but I'm not completely com-fortable with Mr. Samuel's response to care. His blood pressure has dropped, and his pulse is elevated.". d. "This is Sheila Ryan on 4100 calling re-garding your patient, Mr. Samuels. His BP has dropped from 130/90 at 8 am to 100/70 at 10 am. His pulse has risen from 80 to 100, and he seems restless. He re-ceived his 8 am Cardizem.".