An open sore in the stomach or duodenal lining is a(n) ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ulcer

An ulcer is an open sore or break in the lining of the stomach or duodenum.

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The nurse explains that with the completion of myelination, the toddler will have the neuromuscular maturity to attain _______________ or _______________ control

ANS:

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The nurse is preparing a client for surgery. Which of the following physical preparations instructions might be necessary to include for the client scheduled for colon surgery? Standard Text: Select all that apply

1. Avoiding coughing 2. Skin preparation 3. Avoiding food prior to surgery 4. Explaining the procedure 5. Informing the client of the location of the waiting room

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Order: Dilantin Kapseals (phenytoin sodium, extended) 5 mg/kg PO, extended-release capsules divided in 3 equal doses. The label on the bottle reads, "30 mg/cap." Calculate how many capsules you should administer for a child who weighs 40 pounds

1. 1 cap 2. 3 cap 3. 2 2/3 cap 4. 3 3/4 cap

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A fairly new biological treatment that converts electrical energy into magnetic fields causing the cells in the brain to fire is called:

A) Psychosurgery. B) Transcranial magnetic simulation. C) Magnetic seizure therapy. D) Deep brain stimulation.

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