If a client complains of excessive gas, a good question to ask is whether he or she
a. drinks coffee and tea.
b. has problems with constipation.
c. chews gum.
d. is under a lot of stress.
Answer: c. chews gum.
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for peptic ulcer disease. Suddenly, the patient yells that her abdomen is "killing" her. The nurse notes that the patient's abdomen is rigid. The nurse should:
a. call the provider immediately. b. give the patient pain medication. c. remove the NG tube. d. give the patient an antacid.
A client with tuberculosis has been on drug therapy for several months, but his sputum is still positive for tuberculosis bacilli. It would be most important for the nurse to ask which of the following questions?
A) "When did you last take your medications?" B) "Have you had any reaction to your medications?" C) "Are you feeling better now that you are taking medicine?" D) "Have you taken all of your medicines as prescribed?"
A patient has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) 20 mg/mL oral concentrate, 1 mL daily for several weeks and reports being unable to sleep well. What will the nurse do next?
a. Ask the patient what time of day the medication is taken. b. Counsel the patient to take the medication at bedtime. c. Recommend asking the provider about weekly dosing. d. Suggest that the patient request a lower dose.
When composing a letter of inquiry, which of the following would a community health nurse include?
A) Names and academic credentials of all the personnel who will be involved in implementing the program B) An extensive literature review of the evidence that supports the planned interventions C) Other funding sources for the project or program (prospective and committed) D) Lengthy description of the organization