Ranitidine (Zantac) is prescribed for a client with a gastric ulcer. The statement that best indicates to the nurse that the client understands the action of this drug is
a. "I will take this medication at bedtime to relieve pain."
b. "Ranitidine will activate protective mucous barriers."
c. "Stomach acids are neutralized by this medication."
d. "This drug reduces the acid in my stomach."
D
H2-receptor antagonists inhibit gastric acid secretions by blocking H2 receptors on parietal cells.
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A) Ability to balance work and home B) Balanced dietary intake C) Sporadic exercise D) Pursuit of new hobbies
Which of the following is most reflective of a life change for managing chronic illness?
a. Beginning self-injection of insulin for diabetes b. Taking an antibiotic for a streptococcus throat infection c. Going to the gym for an exercise program d. Taking a pain medication after a tooth extraction
Which of the following are true statements related to determination of minimum sample size? (Select all that apply.)
a. In inferential quantitative research, power analysis drives sample size. b. In pilot research, ability to address the purpose for the pilot drives sample size. c. In descriptive research, availability of subjects drives sample size. d. In both quantitative and qualitative research, available funding drives sample size. e. In qualitative research, theoretical saturation drives sample size.
The nurse is preparing to assess a laboring primiparous patient who has just arrived in the labor and birth unit. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional education is needed?
1. "You are going to do a vaginal exam to see how dilated my cervix is." 2. "The reason for a pelvic exam is to determine how low in the pelvis my baby is." 3. "When you check my cervix, you will find out how thinned out it is." 4. "After you assess my pelvis, you will be able to tell when I will deliver."