The patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) should be instructed to eliminate which of these activities?
a. Swimming c. Golfing
b. Weight lifting d. Walking
B
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A brain (B-type) natriuretic peptide (BNP) sample has been drawn from an older adult patient who has been experienced vital fatigue and shortness of breath. This test will allow the care team to investigate the possibility of what diagnosis?
A) Pleurisy B) Heart failure C) Valve dysfunction D) Cardiomyopathy
In diabetes insipidus, a deficiency of which hormone causes clinical manifestations?
a. antidiuretic hormone (ADH) b. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) c. thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) d. adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
When using the basal body temperature method of family planning, the woman must know that:
a. her temperature is normally lower during the second half of her cycle. b. she will remain fertile for 5 days after ovulation. c. her temperature will increase about 0.4° to 0.8° F after ovulation. d. she should take her temperature each night before going to bed.
The nurse is preparing to provide eye medication to a patient. In which order should the nurse perform this procedure? Place the steps in the order (1–6) in which they should be performed. All options must be used
A. ____ Instruct the patient to tilt head backward and look up toward the ceiling. B. ____ Check the medications for dosage, strength, side effects, contraindications, and expiration date. C. ____ Approach the patient's eye from the side, and instill the prescribed amount of medication into the lower lid pocket. D. ____ Gently pull the lower lid down and out to form a pocket. E. ____ Gently apply pressure with a tissue to the punctum for at least 1 minute to prevent the medication from being absorbed systemically. F. ____ Wipe any excess medication from eyelids or cheek.