Biotransformation is a process accomplished in the
A. mouth
B. liver
C. stomach
D. esophagus
B. liver
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When preparing a patient for a diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL), the nurse should
a. insert a nasogastric tube and urinary catheter before the procedure. b. make sure that a computed tomography scan is performed first to rule out abdominal adhesions. c. know that the test will tell which specific organ has been injured. d. know that the return of clear fluid from the abdominal cavity means that the patient does not have an injury.
The daughter of an older patient asks the nurse the best way to select a physician for the patient. What advice should the nurse provide to the daughter?
1. "I would recommend you consider Dr. Smith." 2. "An internist would be the best provider of care for the patient." 3. "A general practitioner would provide the best type of care for the patient." 4. "Family nurse practitioners would be the best care providers for the patient."
An 82-year-old patient is unsteady on her feet when transferring her position in the room. She reports feeling a little sore but has no complaints of weakness. What is the appropriate piece of equipment to use when helping her ambulate?
1) Crutches 2) Transfer belt 3) Cane 4) Walker
Which of the following medications maybe ordered to relieve discomfort associated with a urinary tract infection?
a) Phenazopyridine (Pyridium) b) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) c) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) d) Nitrofurantoin (Furadantin)