A patient diagnosed with gastric ulcer is prescribed sucralfate (Carafate). Which patient teaching should the nurse provide?
1. "Watch for systemic effects such as hypotension."
2. "Plan to take this medicine for the rest of your life."
3. "Increase your water intake to 8 to 10 glasses per day."
4. "Do not take this medication within 30 minutes of other drugs."
5. "Rest quietly in an upright position for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication."
3, 4
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1. Explaining the need for peritoneal dialysis to the client and family 2. Administering the pre-procedure sedation 3. Ordering the required dialysate 4. Determining that a signed consent has been obtained
Which population is at highest risk for the occurrence of aneuploidy in offspring?
A. Mothers younger than 18 B. Fathers younger than 18 C. Mothers over age 35 D. Fathers over age 35
When instructing a client in the use of spermicidal foam or gel, it is important to include the information that:
a. effectiveness is about 85%. b. douching should be avoided for at least 6 hours. c. it should be inserted 1 to 2 hours before intercourse. d. one application is effective for several hours.
Which shows a lack of interest and caring?
a. Silence and touch b. Open-ended questions c. Clarifying d. Failure to listen