The health care provider is prescribing medication to treat a client's severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which medication does the nurse anticipate teaching the client about?
a. Magnesium hydroxide (Gaviscon)
b. Ranitidine (Zantac)
c. Nizatidine (Axid)
d. Omeprazole (Prilosec)
D
Proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole are the main treatment for more severe cases of GERD. Gaviscon, Axid, and Zantac can be used to treat less severe cases.
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What has occurred to the nurse over these days off? 1. Role conflict 2. Role definition 3. Role redefinition 4. Interrelated conflict
The client at 14 weeks' gestation has undergone a transvaginal ultrasound to assess cervical length. The ultrasound revealed cervical funneling. How should the nurse explain these findings to the client?
1. "Your cervix has become cone-shaped and more open at the end near the baby." 2. "Your cervix is lengthened, and you will deliver your baby prematurely." 3. "Your cervix is short, and has become wider at the end that extends into the vagina." 4. "Your cervix was beginning to open but now is starting to close up again."
A misplaced chromosome or part of a chromosome attached to another chromosome is called a __________
A. trisomy B. monosomy C. translocation D. zygote
According to demographic research, the woman least likely to breastfeed and therefore most likely to need education regarding the benefits and proper techniques of breastfeeding would be:
a. A woman who is 30 to 35 years of age, Caucasian, and employed part time outside the home. b. A woman who is younger than 25 years of age, Hispanic, and unemployed. c. A woman who is younger than 25 years of age, African-American, and employed full time outside the home. d. A woman who is 35 years of age or older, Caucasian, and employed full time at home.