A patient is asking advice about which
over-the-counter antacid is considered the most safe to use for heartburn. The nurse explains that the reason that calcium antacids are not used as frequently as other antacids is for which of these reasons?
a. Their use may result in kidney stones.
b. They cause decreased gastric acid production.
c. They cause severe diarrhea.
d. Their use may result in fluid retention and edema.
ANS: A
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A) An African American woman, 5 ft and 4 in tall, 172 lb, with an inactive lifestyle B) A 25-year-old Asian woman, 5 ft and 7 in tall, 129 lb, with two children C) A 55-year-old Caucasian woman who smokes and whose 80-year-old mother has osteoporosis D) A woman with a vitamin D deficiency
You are assigned to care for a person being treated for a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in a wound. The nurse has provided you with little information as to what type of precautions you should take. What questions will you ask to learn the proper way to assist this person?
What will be an ideal response?
When communicating with a group of clients, which of the following would the nurse identify as a barrier to the communication process?
A) Sharing complete and accurate information with the recipient B) The clients' use of medical terminology in conversations C) Taking individual differences into account during communication D) Selective perception on the part of the nurse or client
Why is it important for the nurse to teach and role model proper body mechanics?
A) to ensure knowledgeable patient care B) to promote health and prevent illness C) to prevent unnecessary insurance claims D) to demonstrate knowledge and skills