Problems associated with long-term use of antacids include all of the following except:
a. relief of GERD is short term.
b. there is a risk for altered acid-base imbalance if intake is excessive.
c. they can interfere with absorption of some nutrients and medications.
d. they suppress sense of taste which interferes with adequate nutritional intake.
d
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1. Directly to the client's skin 2. Directly to the client's skin with a towel or blanket wrapped over the appliance to hold it to the leg 3. If possible, have the client lay on top of the appliance 4. Wrap the appliance in a towel and lay it on the site on the client
Which term is used to describe the bottom number of a fraction?
a. Denominator b. Subtractor c. Numerator d. Dividend
The home care nurse is making a follow-up visit to a client who had total hip replacement surgery 2 weeks ago. Which client statement indicates a need for clarification regarding postoperative routine?
a. "My daughter helps me put on my elastic TED (thromboembolic deterrent) hose every day." b. "I take 200 mg of Motrin (ibuprofen) at bedtime so that I can sleep." c. "Now that my hip doesn't hurt, I can cross my legs like a lady again." d. "Each day, I try to increase my walking time by at least 10 minutes."
A parent asks the nurse to explain why children under the age of 3 are more vulnerable to otitis media. The nurse explains that this is mainly due to which of the following?
a. They are exposed to many more small children who are prone to otitis media. b. The outer ear is more conducive to receiving and hosting microorganisms. c. Young children have wider, shorter, and straighter eustachian tubes than older children and adults. d. Parents tend not to clean the ears of small children properly or sufficiently.