Stopping the acid secretion completely between meals would put a person at an increased risk of ________.
A. metabolic acidosis
B. constipation
C. metabolic alkalosis
D. GI infections
Answer: D
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a. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan b. Needle aspiration with biopsy c. Fiberoptic endoscopy d. Computed tomography (CT) scan e. Flexible sigmoidoscopy f. Thoracentesis
A patient at 34 weeks' gestation presents to labor and delivery with a complaint of burning on urination
The nurse then inquires about the presence of other signs and symptoms, such as frequency of urination, a backache that comes and goes in a regular manner, unusual vaginal discharge, increased pelvic pressure, and any menstrual-like cramping. She is assessing the patient for the possibility of preterm labor. This is an example of which component of critical thinking? a. inference c. interpretation b. evaluation d. analysis
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A) "Lately I've had to double up on my dose just for it to be effective." B) "I ran out of pills a week ago and have felt sweaty and agitated ever since." C) "I feel like I just can't function without the medicine." D) "The medicine has been wonderful. I think one more refill should do it for me."
Ethnocentrism can be counteracted by the nurse's use of which of the following practices?
A) Self-disclosure B) Self-discipline C) Self-esteem D) Self-analysis