In which body structure does the digestive process begin?
A) Mouth
B) Stomach
C) Small intestine
D) Large intestine
Ans: A
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a. Allow aspirin to melt in the mouth and then wash out with warm water. b. Encourage mouth rinses with warm salt water several times a day. c. Limit intake of ice cream and other cold foods. d. Offer fluids through a straw.
When assessing the patient with pericardial effusion, the nurse will assess for pulsus paradoxus. Pulsus paradoxus is characterized by:
A) A diastolic blood pressure that is lower during exhalation B) A diastolic blood pressure that is higher during inhalation C) A systolic blood pressure that is higher during exhalation D) A systolic blood pressure that is lower during inhalation
After a postoperative client rates her pain level as 6/10. The nurse's first action should be to:
a. assess the client's position for alignment and comfort. b. assist the client to the bathroom to void. c. administer the medication as prescribed. d. turn off the client's television.
A young client is diagnosed with terminal illness. The client is violent when the nurse approaches the client and is experiencing anger and rage as a result of his impending death. How does the nurse explain the client's reaction?
A) Client is angry with the nurse B) Client is upset with the family C) Client is rebelling against helplessness D) Client is denying the diagnosis