An older person with GERD should avoid which of the following?
a. laying flat after meals
b. caffeine
c. chocolate
d. all of the above
D
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Admission vital signs for the mechanically ventilated patient in the neurosurgery intensive care unit are heart rate: 60 beats per minute, blood pressure: 110/82, and respiratory rate: 20 breaths per minute. Which statement by the nurse reflects an accurate understanding of the patient's current pain experience?
1. "This patient's vital signs reflect a sympathetic nervous system response to pain." 2. "Since the vital signs are normal, the patient is not experiencing pain." 3. "This patient needs further assessment to determine if pain is present." 4. "Since the patient is mechanically ventilated, pain is unlikely."
Which health promotion information should the nurse provide to the patient newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. "Here is some information about a smoking cessation clinic you should investigate.". 2. "I will give you a flu shot before you leave the clinic today.". 3. "High pollen counts should not bother you, but stay inside on windy, dusty days.". 4. "You should avoid being in enclosed areas with large groups of people.". 5. "Avoid spending time outside if it is very hot or very cold.".
The dose ordered for the patient is 37.5 mg intramuscularly (IM). How many milliliters of the medication should the nurse administer from a 100-mg/2-mL syringe?
a. 0.5 b. 0.75 c. 1.0 d. 1.5
What is a common element found in biases in health care?
a. Documented beliefs b. Confirmation of facts c. Information consistent with reality d. Unjustified personal opinions and preju-dices