The patient has an upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. What pathological basis does the nurse least expect?
A) Peptic ulcer disease
B) Helicobacter pylori infection
C) Infectious colitis
D) Esophageal varices
C
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Which nursing action is appropriate in the care of a client with an implanted vascular access device?
A) Cleanse around the site of insertion with an antibacterial solution. B) Clean the external portion of the catheter after infusion is complete. C) Maintain patency by routine flushing with a heparinized solution. D) Observe the site only; only the physician will assess the site.
What genetic process is likely responsible for the occurrence of asthma in only one of a pair of identical twins?
a. Epigenetic modifications b. Genomic imprinting c. Transgenerational inheritance d. Methylation
Loss of corneal reflex is in part seen in dysfunction of CN:
A. III. B. IV. C. V. D. VI.
When caring for the client in intractable pain from a terminal condition, the nurse should recall that
1. The ANA's position on assisted suicide states that it is in violation of the Code for Nurses 2. The legality of the action is the only consideration 3. Active euthanasia is legal in some jurisdictions 4. Passive euthanasia is a violation of the ANA code