The nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has peptic ulcer disease caused by Helicobacter pylori infection. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "I will avoid drinking coffee, even if it is decaffeinated."
b. "I will take a multivitamin every morning with breakfast."
c. "I will go to my tai chi class to wind down after a busy day."
d. "I will take my medication every day until my heartburn is gone."
D
Long-term medication compliance is crucial to eradicate Helicobacter pylori and prevent recurrence. The nurse stresses the importance of continuing medications for the entire time prescribed. Decaffeinated coffee is a better choice than caffeinated coffee for the client with peptic ulcer disease. Stress management should also be part of the treatment plan. Good nutrition is always important.
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a. A healthy 5-year-old child. b. A pregnant woman. c. The immediate newborn period. d. Association with a pneumothorax.
The nurse reminds new parents that newborns must be protected from environments that are too cold or too hot because of which aspects of the newborn's physiology? (Select all that apply.)
a. Very little subcutaneous fat b. Low metabolic rates c. Ineffective sweat glands d. Small fluid reserves e. Low red blood cell counts
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a. They cause a slow pulse rate. b. They need to be taken 2 hours apart. c. There is a 6-hour wait between doses. d. They can cause blood pressure to rise.
The nurse holds original licensure in a compact state and has practice privileges in two remote states. Should practice concerns arise with this nurse in a remote state, what is the status of the nurse's license?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Only the state in which the nurse demonstrated poor practice can act to suspend or revoke the nurse's license. 2. License suspension or revocation can only occur if all three states agree to the action. 3. Only the state in which the nurse holds licensure can act to suspend or revoke that license. 4. The remote state can place the nurse's license on probation. 5. The remote state can limit or stop the nurse from practicing in that state.