The main function of the pyloric sphincter is
A) gastric emptying.
B) preventing duodenal reflux.
C) controlling peristaltic action.
D) diluting chyme before absorption.
B
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A) Barium swallow B) Amylase C) Endoscopy D) Lipid panel
A nurse is determining the success of a client's plan of care by evaluating outcome indicators. A positive outcome for the client with schizophrenia who has been experiencing numerous hallucinations would be:
A) On the day of discharge, the client reports they are hearing only two voices today. B) During the initial assessment, the nurse observes the client talking to themselves throughout the interview phase. C) At the initial interview, the client is unable or unwilling to answer all questions, at times just staring off in space. D) After some intense therapy sessions and medication readjustment, the client reports they are no longer hearing voices.
When administering an enema, always
A) use standard precautions. B) elevate the head of the patient's bed. C) place the patient on the bedpan. D) position the container below the patient's body.
Behaviour of hostility in the workplace is not referred to as:
a. bullying in the workplace b. non-physical intergroup conflict c. horizontal violence d. workplace gossiping