Irritable bowel syndrome primarily affects the small intestine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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The nurse is assessing a patient with primary hypertension that has been well controlled for the past year. Today, the patient has an abnormally high BP
After interviewing the patient, the nurse realizes that the patient is experiencing rebound hypertension due to: A) Discontinuation of drug therapy B) A change in exercise routine C) A weight gain of 10 lbs. over the past year D) Atherosclerotic changes in vessels that supply vital organs
During an assessment, a patient's tongue deviates markedly to the right side. What is the patient most likely exhibiting?
A. Sluggish oculomotor response B. Absence of the Homans sign C. Abnormal hypoglossal nerve response D. First cranial nerve (CN I) damage
The client asks which components of the lipid profile should be low. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
1. VLDL should be high 2. LDL should be low 3. Total cholesterol levels do not give sufficient information 4. HDL should be low
The patient has diphenhydramine 25 mg oral every 4 hours ordered for itching. The medication is supplied as diphenhydramine 25-mg capsules. How many capsules of diphenhydramine would the patient receive with each dose? _________
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