In differentiating a gastric ulcer from a duodenal ulcer, you know that each type of ulcer can present with distinct signs and symptoms
Which of the following pieces of information from the patient's history is the least useful for you to determine that the patient has a duodenal ulcer?
A. Pain occurs on an empty stomach
B. Diffuse epigastric pain
C. Rarely associated with non-steroidal use
D. Occurs in patients under 40 years of age
B
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The nurse relates how excited she was when a client responded to a particular intervention and how the entire situation was anxiety-producing for her. This nurse is demonstrating a characteristic of which level of nursing practice?
1. Competent 2. Expert 3. Advanced beginner 4. Novice
After gathering and analyzing anthropometric data, the nurse concludes that a client has a "pear" body type. What analysis led the nurse to that conclusion?
1. A waist-to-hip ratio of 1.05 2. A waist-to-hip ratio of 0.90 3. A waist-to-hip ratio of 0.85 4. A waist-to-hip ratio of 0.78
A client who takes oral hypoglycemics for type 2 diabetes mellitus is diagnosed with a severe infection and is ordered to receive levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Based on the interaction of the medications, the highest priority nursing intervention is to frequently assess: a. complete blood count. b. BUN and creatinine levels. c. liver enzymes. d. serum blood glucose level.
The public health nurse has a clear vision of what needs to be done and where to begin to improve the health of the community. Why would the nurse spend time meeting with community groups to discuss the most important task to be addressed first?
a. To increase the group's self-esteem b. To maintain communication links with the groups c. To make the groups feel good about their contribution d. To work with the groups, not for the groups