Which condition is characterized by an erosion of the mucosal layer of the stomach or duodenum?
A. Diverticulum
B. Crohn's disease
C. Hiatal hernia
D. Peptic ulcer
Answer: D
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The client refuses a scheduled medication. Documentation on the client's medication administration record (MAR) should be completed:
a. by circling the dosage time and initialing it b. by circling the dosage time, citing the exact reason for withholding the medication, and initialing the entry c. by drawing a diagonal line through the time and initialing it d. by leaving the dosage time blank on the MAR
The nurse is writing a paper on a research project as part of a class assignment. What should the nurse do to obtain the most current information about the research topic?
1. Ask the librarian to identify journals appropriate for the research topic. 2. Discuss ideas and content with classmates for inclusion in the research project. 3. Access a database and search for information appropriate for the research topic. 4. Study the class research textbook for information that would apply to the research topic.
A patient recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) says he does not want to leave his wife alone with all the household finances. Which response should the nurse refrain from making at this time?
1. "I would encourage you to discuss your feelings with your wife so that she can be a part of the decision making process." 2. "I would like to make a referral for you and your wife to a support group that may be helpful with some of the issues you are having." 3. "It must be very difficult for you to think of your wife having to be alone with the household decisions." 4. "You had better get your affairs in order now before it is too late."
Cesarean birth:
1. is declining in frequency in the 21st century in the United States. 2. is more likely to be for the poor in public hospitals who don't get the nurse coun-seling of wealthier patients. 3. is performed primarily for the benefit of the fetus. 4. can be either elected or refused by women as their absolute legal right.