The nurse includes in the teaching plan information about when and where specific digestion of food takes place (select all that apply):
1. Renin breaks down milk protein in the stomach.
2. Lipase breaks down fats in the stomach.
3. Pepsin begins breakdown of proteins in the stomach.
4. Liver and pancreatic secretions break down fats in the small bowel.
5. Ptyalin (amylase) breaks down carbohydrates in the mouth.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All options are correct for process and location.
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A client has a history of rheumatic heart disease as a child, with residual effects. She is concerned for her health and the safety of her current pregnancy
The client asks the nurse, "When am I most likely to experience problems related to my heart condition?" The nurse's best response is: 1. "12–16 weeks' gestation." 2. "20–24 weeks' gestation." 3. "28–32 weeks' gestation." 4. "36–40 weeks' gestation."
Bones are attached to muscles by:
a. tendons. b. ligaments. c. muscles. d. cartilage.
Which of the following interventions is essential for the nurse to perform when caring for a client receiving an intravenous drug infusion?
a. Employ clean technique when handling the intravenous equipment. b. Monitor the client during the infusion. c. Prime the tubing once the infusion has started. d. Use the largest gauge intravenous needle available.
Data collection findings for a patient include shortness of breath with crackles in the lung bases, jugular vein distention, daily weight increased by 3 pounds from yesterday,
report of chest pain, blood pressure 86/40 mm Hg, pulse 132 beats/minute, and respirations 30/minute. Which of these orders should the nurse question? a. Electrocardiogram (ECG) STAT b. 500 mL 0.9% NS over 30 minutes c. Arterial blood gases (ABGs) STAT and repeat in 1 hour d. Oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula