Which of the following behaviors does not foster trust in the patient-nurse relationship?
A) Starting an IV
B) Wearing a wrinkled uniform
C) Explaining a procedure
D) Introducing oneself
B
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A patient has a diminished flow of deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities. Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the lower extremities?
A) Right ventricle B) Left ventricle C) Right atrium D) Left atrium
Which medical interventions and management systems control the bleeding of esophageal varices? (Select all that apply.)
a. Transfusions b. Sengstaken-Blakemore tube c. Band ligation d. Cryotherapy e. Portocaval shunt f. Large doses of vitamin B12
Which of the following is the most common cause of heartburn-type epigastric pain?
A. Decreased lower esophageal sphincter tone B. Helicobacteria pylori infection of stomach C. Esophageal spasm D. Excess use of NSAIDs
The client is nauseated, has been vomiting for several hours, and needs to receive an antiemetic (antinausea) medication. The nurse recognizes that which of the following statements is true about this medication?
a. An enteric-coated medication should be given. b. Medication will not be absorbed as easily because of the nausea. c. A parenteral route is the route of choice. d. A rectal suppository must be administered.