The nurse determines that a patient has a knowledge deficit regarding her diagnosis of achalasia. The nurse begins patient teaching by explaining that achalasia is
a. a white patch on the mouth or tongue mucosa.
b. caused by frequent ulceration on the lip.
c. caused by excess exposure to sun and wind.
d. caused by the inability of a muscle to relax.
D
The abnormal condition characterized by the inability of a muscle to relax is achalasia.
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A. Each unit in the facility can program specific data sets for commonly used medications on the unit. B. The use of the pump provides error-free dosage administration based on common drug dosages. C. Each hospital develops a standard by which all nursing units require the same drugs for client care, thereby decreasing the possibility of error. D. The pump sets universal drug dosages for common medications administered to clients.
A 21-year-old patient is positioned on the OR bed prior to knee surgery to correct a sports-related injury. The anesthesiologist administers the appropriate anesthetic
The OR nurse should anticipate which of the following events as the team's next step in the care of this patient? A) Grounding B) Making the first incision C) Giving blood D) Intubating
You are auscultating a patient's heart during a routine physical examination. You should position the patient
a. in a flat, supine position or a sitting position. b. in the left lateral position. c. leaning forward slightly. d. on his back with the bed raised 45°.
A nurse is considering seeking employment in a career as a genomic nurse. Which of the follow-ing roles would be most important role of the nurse in this setting?
a. Direct caregiver b. Educator c. Advocate d. Referral agent