A patient is diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and his endoscopic report reveals the presence of Barrett's epithelium. Which of the following information should the clinician include in the explanation of the pathology report?
a. This is a premalignant tissue.
b. This tissue is resistant to gastric acid.
c. This tissue supports healing of the esophagus.
d. All of the above
D
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Which of the following best describes the purposes of professional societies such as the American Nurses Association (ANA)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Providing control and oversight of the occupation b. Creating licensing laws to control entry into the profession c. Determining appropriate requirements for education into the profession d. Establishing standards for practice e. Protecting the interests of the practitioners f. Safeguarding the public trust
The nurse is caring for an infant with suspected patent ductus arteriosis. Which of the following assessment findings points to this disorder?
A) Thrill at the base of the heart B) Harsh, continuous, machine-like murmur under the left clavicle C) Faint pulses D) Systolic murmur best heard along the left sternal border
What communication technique would be most helpful during the health interview?
a. Use medical terminology. b. Keep questions simple. c. Help patients by finishing their sentences. d. Allow patients to ramble as they respond.
Mr. Tan's latest diagnostic imaging tests reveal severe and untreatable heart disease, but his family is adamant that the care team refrain from revealing this finding to Mr. Tan
The nurse should recognize that which of the following factors may underlie the family's wishes? A) The family members may have an inadequate understanding of the severity of his condition. B) The family may be enacting their own form of anticipatory grief by keeping Mr. Tan uninformed. C) The family may prefer to avoid making difficult decisions about treatment options. D) The family may be "protecting" Mr. Tan or ensuring that he does not lose hope.