An older patient who wears dentures complains of having sore gums. What can the nurse instruct the patient to help with this problem?
A) Avoid excessive intake of sugary foods.
B) Use toothpaste containing fluoride.
C) Have a dental examination every 2 years.
D) Massage the gums every day.
D
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In autosomal recessive disorders, carriers have:
A. Two mutated genes; one from each parent that cause disease B. A mutation on a sex chromosome that causes a disease C. A single gene mutation that causes the disease D. One copy of a gene mutation but not the disease
In a procedure called __________, the physician obtains a small core of liver tissue by placing a needle through the client's lateral abdominal wall directly into the liver
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
An HIV-positive client is taking lopinavir/ritonavir (Kaletra) and reports nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. What orders does the nurse anticipate?
a. Renal function studies b. Liver enzymes c. Blood glucose monitoring d. Albumin and prealbumin