Which herbal preparation is a client most likely to select as a laxative?
a. Lemon balm
b. Capsicum
c. Hops
d. Aloe vera
ANS: D
Aloe vera is commonly used as a laxative.
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1. Before discharge. 2. At least every 6 hours if the client has had an elevated temperature within the past 24 hours. 3. Before calling the physician. 4. Before transfer to a new unit. 5. On admission to a facility.
A nurse is providing a change-of-shift report on his assigned clients, using an audiotape. Which of the following pieces of information should the nurse include in the report about each assigned client?
A. Family history B. Client needs and priorities of care C. Current diagnosis and any secondary diagnoses D. Results of laboratory studies conducted that day E. Client response to treatments implemented that day F. The steps used to perform the procedure for changing the client's sterile dressing at the gastrostomy tube site
A patient is given a diagnosis of peptic ulcer disease. A laboratory test confirms the presence of Helicobacter pylori. The primary care NP orders a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) before meals twice daily, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin
After 14 days of treatment, H. pylori is still present. The NP should order: a. continuation of the PPI for 4 to 8 weeks. b. a PPI, amoxicillin, and metronidazole for 14 days. c. a PPI, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin for 14 more days. d. a PPI, bismuth subsalicylate, tetracycline, and metronidazole.
The nurse asks the patient to hold the arms straight out, perpendicular to the floor, and the nurse tries to push the patient's arms down. This procedure tests the strength of which muscles?
a. Triceps b. Biceps c. Trapezius d. Deltoid