A patient diagnosed with esophageal reflux disorder has been admitted to the floor. When planning teaching for this patient what should the nurse advise the patient to do?
A) Keep the head of the bed lowered.
B) Drink a cup of hot tea before bedtime.
C) Avoid carbonated drinks.
D) Drink a carbonated drink after meals.
C
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The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV therapy at a rate of 10 mL/hour. The 500mL IV bottle was hung at 0900 Monday morning when the IV catheter was initiated. It is now 0900 on Tuesday morning
What nursing action should be taken? A) Discard the remaining IV fluid and hang a new bag. B) Infuse the remaining IV fluid before hanging a new bag. C) Refigure the rate of the IV. D) Discontinue the IV site and restart an IV in the opposite hand.
The complementary and alternative therapy that is known to alter immune function is which of the following?
a. Biofeedback b. Imagery c. Breath work d. Acupuncture
A patient with rapid cycling bipolar disorder is not responding well to lithium. The pa-tient tells the nurse, "It feels as though I'll never get well. I get better, and then I get worse."
The reply that is based on knowledge of current therapy would be: a. "You're feeling very discouraged aren't you?" b. "It's not all bad, is it? Sometimes you like being high." c. "Another drug, valproic acid, is proving effective for rapid cycling." d. "If your kidneys hold out, the lithium will eventually control the symptoms."
Which researcher (s) focused on how leaders motivate followers to accomplish designated goals
a. Kotter b. Fisher c. Hersey and Blanchard d. House