Which topic is most important to include in patient teaching for a 41-year-old patient diagnosed with early alcoholic cirrhosis?
a. Maintaining good nutrition
b. Avoiding alcohol ingestion
c. Taking lactulose (Cephulac)
d. Using vitamin B supplements
b. Avoiding alcohol ingestion
The disease progression can be stopped or reversed by alcohol abstinence. The other interventions may be used when cirrhosis becomes more severe to decrease symptoms or complications, but the priority for this patient is to stop the progression of the disease.
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A) "Dronedarone has properties of all four classes of antiarrhythmics." B) "Dronedarone reduces the risk of hospitalization in patients in atrial fibrillation." C) "Dronedarone has many drug–drug interactions that need to be reviewed." D) "It is an oral drug taken once a day." E) "Common adverse effects of dronedarone include ventricular arrhythmias."
The nurse is preparing to assess the abdomen of a preschool age child. Which technique should the nurse use first?
A) Palpation B) Inspection C) Percussion D) Auscultation
Dietary sources of folic acid include meats, eggs, leafy green vegetables, and yeast products
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Nurses throughout history and in modern times have been concerned about vulnerable populations. During a conversation, the word marginalized is used when talking about a group of people. The nurse asks what that means
Which answer is most accurate? A) Treat someone or something as unimportant B) Lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence C) Blame society for the health issues that arise D) Experience limited resources with high risk for morbidity