Which of the following substances is the most likely to be absorbed in the intestines rather than in the stomach?
1. Sodium bicarbonate
2. Ascorbic acid
3. Salicylic acid
4. Glucose
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The nurse is collecting data visually on a patient. Which of the following lighting environments will the nurse use to examine the patient's pupils?
a. Brightly lit room b. Slightly darkened room c. Natural lighting d. Completely darkened room
The client is hypotensive, so the bed must remain flat. Which does the nurse use to change the client's bed linens?
1. Ask client to raise the lower body; replace the soiled linen. 2. Keep the top sheets over the client and slowly roll to each side. 3. Assist the client to a bedside chair and change the linen quickly. 4. Fan-fold the top linen to bottom of bed; replace with clean linen.
Identify the outcome that would be appropriate to include in the nursing care plan of a patient who has undergone total knee replacement
a. The patient will be stronger by (date). b. The patient will transfer from the bed to a chair with the assistance of a walker and one staff member by the third postoperative day. c. The nurse will help the patient ambulate the length of the hall twice daily. d. The nurse will evaluate the patient's strength based on his ability to ambulate in the hall on the first postoperative day.
Which of the following factors tends to increase blood pressure?
a. Severe bleeding b. Excessive sleeping c. Low-sodium diet d. Smoking