Prior to prescribing metformin, the provider should:
1. Draw a serum creatinine to assess renal function
2. Try the patient on insulin
3. Tell the patient to increase iodine intake
4. Have the patient stop taking any sulfonylurea to avoid dangerous drug interactions
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The client is a healthy, active 85-year-old with constipation. Which of the following age-related changes may contribute to this complaint?
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A nurse is addressing the prevention of esophageal cancer in response to a question posed by a participant in a health promotion workshop. What action has the greatest potential to prevent esophageal cancer?
A) Promotion of a nutrient-dense, low-fat diet B) Annual screening endoscopy for patients over 50 with a family history of esophageal cancer C) Early diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease D) Adequate fluid intake and avoidance of spicy foods
During an assessment the nurse learns that a patient has an alteration in the sense of smell. What should the nurse consider as causes of this alteration?
Select all that apply. 1. rhinoplasty 2. zinc deficiency 3. deviated septum 4. olfactory nerve damage 5. chronic inflammation of the nose