A client is found to have the H. pylori antibody. The nurse understands that the client:
1. has a current or past infection with H. pylori.
2. will be at increased risk for diarrhea.
3. will not need to be medicated for gastric reflux.
4. has had a recent viral infection.
Answer: 1
1. Presence of H. pylori indicates a past or present infection with the bacteria.
2. It places the client at increased risk for peptic ulcer disease.
3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease can be a coexisting condition.
4. H. pylori is a bacteria.
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1. As the day-shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm and whispers, "The night nurse is evil. You have to stay." 2. As the day-shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm and states, "I will be up all night if you don't stay with me." 3. As the day-shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly hugs the nurse's arm, yelling, "Please don't go! I can't sleep without you being here." 4. As the day-shift nurse leaves the unit, the client suddenly shows the nurse a bloody arm and states, "I cut myself because you are leaving me."
A patient's electronic health record notes that he has previously undergone treatment for secondary polycythemia. How should this aspect of the patient's history guide the nurse's subsequent assessment?
A) The nurse should assess for recent blood donation. B) The nurse should assess for evidence of lung disease. C) The nurse should assess for a history of venous thromboembolism. D) The nurse should assess the patient for impaired renal function.
The nurse instructing the spouse of a client with a stroke on how to do passive range of motion to the affected limbs should explain that the purpose of these exercises is to:
1. Maintain joint flexibility. 2. Improve muscle strength. 3. Improve endurance. 4. Maintain cardiopulmonary function.
The physician orders penicillin G 350,000 units IM for an infection. After reconstitution, the medication is available as 200,000 units/mL. How many milliliters will the nurse administer?
What will be an ideal response?