List, in order, the structures through which the NGT must pass as it is inserted
What will be an ideal response?
Through the nares, nasopharynx, pharyngeal area; past the epiglottis; through the esophagus and
cardiac sphincter; and into the stomach
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For what is the older adult patient at increased risk because of age-related changes in the musculoskeletal system?
a. Fractures due to poor uptake of calcium b. Heart attacks due to increased effort to ambulate c. Respiratory failure due to kyphosis d. Falls related to posture changes
A nurse is teaching a client who is prescribed nitrate therapy about adverse reactions. When discussing headaches associated with nitrates, which of the following would the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) Headaches should decrease with continued therapy. B) Headaches may be relieved with the use of aspirin or acetaminophen. C) Headaches should be avoided by altering the dosage schedule. D) Headaches are a serious adverse reaction and should be reported immediately. E) Headaches may be a marker of the drug's effectiveness.
Which family theory explains how families react to stressful events and suggests factors that promote adaptation to these events?
a. Interactional theory b. Developmental systems theory c. Family stress theory d. Duvall's developmental theory
Analyze the common dosage ranges of the alpha-adrenergic blocking drugs, and select the correct common daily dosage range of tamsulosin (Flomax) for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia in males.
A. 10 mg PO B. 1-5 mg PO C. 1-8 mg PO D. 0.4-0.8 mg PO