Define empacho and chorizos
empacho: this word can mean "bashfulness" in Spanish but also refers to a gastrointestinal disorder that is similar to an impaction.
chorizos: a kind of sausage made from pork.
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If a client complains of GI upset with the use of regular aspirin tablets, which of the following would be appropriate advice to give?
a. "Taking the aspirin on an empty stomach will help." b. "Taking the aspirin with orange juice will decrease stomach acid." c. "Taking the aspirin with food or after meals should help." d. "Taking the liquid form of aspirin is not as hard on your stomach."
The nurse is providing care to a vegan patient who is hospitalized. Which is an appropriate meal for this patient?
1) Whole wheat toast, strawberry jam, and tofu 2) Whole wheat pancakes, butter, and cranberries 3) Omelet, bacon, and orange juice 4) Scrambled eggs, bran muffin, and coffee
The nurse educator is teaching a group of teens and 20-year-olds reproductive health care. When several of the women bring up douching, what is the best response the nurse could make?
1. "One should always douche after having intercourse." 2. "When douching, use force putting them in and get the solution up high." 3. "It is a good idea to douche before intercourse so the area is clean for the sperm." 4. "Douching is unnecessary because the lining of the vagina has numerous glands that provide natural cleansing."