An acceptable first-line treatment for peptic ulcer disease with positive H. pylori test is:
1. Histamine2 receptor antagonists for 4 to 8 weeks
2. Proton pump inhibitor bid for 12 weeks until healing is complete
3. Proton pump inhibitor bid plus clarithromycin plus amoxicillin for 14 days
4. Proton pump inhibitor bid and levofloxacin for 14 days
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Based on what we know from this chapter, the Tuskegee Syphilis Study violated which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Freedom from harm B) Right to self-determination C) Right to fair treatment D) Privacy rule
After ingesting a large amount of narcotics, a client has a respiratory rate of 8 per minute. Which acid-base disturbance is the client at risk for developing?
1. Respiratory acidosis 3. Metabolic acidosis 2. Respiratory alkalosis 4. Metabolic alkalosis
Each element of the nursing process involves critical thinking. Which definition of assessment reflects critical thinking?
a. Correctly and completely documenting the assessment data on a form b. A process of discovery and decision-making about the nature of the patient's needs c. Using a systematic approach to ensure comprehensive collection of assessment data d. Selecting the most accurate NANDA-I nursing diagnosis for the patient
When assisting a confused, agitated resident with activities of daily living (ADLs), you should
A. give the resident three or four choices. B. say as little as possible. C. give lengthy, complete instructions. D. avoid making too many demands.