The most common symptom of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is:
a. Heartburn
b. Flatulence
c. Fever
d. Diarrhea
A
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The nurse on the medical unit is admitting a client. When the nurse asks the client about advance directives, the client states, "I have a living will." Which is the purpose of a living will?
A) Provides specific instructions about type of medications the client requires to sustain life B) Provides specific instructions about what medical treatment the client chooses to omit or refuse in the event they can no longer make decisions for themselves C) Provides specific instructions about who will make healthcare decisions if the client cannot D) Provides specific instructions about how decisions are to be made if the client is unable to make the decisions
A patient who is taking digoxin (Lanoxin) is admitted with possible hypokalemia. What should the nurse realize might occur with this patient?
1. Digoxin toxicity may occur. 2. A higher dose of digoxin (Lanoxin) may be needed. 3. A diuretic may be needed. 4. Fluid volume deficit may occur.
Which of the following PPH conditions are considered medical emergencies requiring immediate treatment?
1. Inversion of the uterus and hypovolemic shock 2. Hypotonic uterus and coagulopathies 3. Subinvolution of the uterus and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura 4. Uterine atony and disseminated intravascular coagulation
Signs and symptoms of meningitis include
A) diarrhea. B) stiff neck. C) palpitations. D) abdominal pain.