If a patient has dumping syndrome after surgery to remove a tumor, he or she has probably had a
a. vagotomy.
b. gastrectomy.
c. pancreatectomy.
d. small bowel resection.
Answer: b. gastrectomy.
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A nurse is caring for a patient with chronic angina. The patient is receiving ranolazine (Ranexa) 500 mg PO bid. Which of the following signs or symptoms would the nurse attribute to being a common adverse effect of this medication?
A) Diarrhea B) Dizziness C) Bradycardia D) Perspiring skin that is cold to the touch
What is one way the nurse can maintain a broad-minded perspective when completing a family assessment?
1. By using the Family Functioning Framework. 2. By using the Family Health Model. 3. By using either the Family Functioning Framework or the Family Health Model. 4. Use of a model or framework is not necessary for a broad-minded and comprehensive approach to family assessment.
The nurse reminds a patient who was born in 1965 that eligibility for full Social Security benefits for persons of this age is now the age of __________
Fill in the blank with correct word.
When planning a new children's mental health clinic, the nurse understands the importance of including a play area. Play and toys are used to assess children with suspected mental disorders because:
1. Children express themselves through play. 2. Children do not usually relate to adults. 3. Play enables the nurse to assess cognitive ability. 4. Only toys that are developmentally appropriate and specific to the child's biological age are used.