When administering sucralfate, which action by the nurse is most correct?
a. giving the drug with meals
b. giving the drugs on an empty stomach
c. instructing the patient to restrict fluids
d. waiting 30 minutes before administering other drugs
Answer: b. giving the drugs on an empty stomach
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a. Client response to the procedures b. How the client thought the goals were being achieved c. If the client and the caregiver retained all the information the nurse gave d. The skill and comfort level of the client's caregiver
The nurse is assessing the musculoskeletal system of a 14-year-old boy for participation in athletics. The nurse would expect to find that this patient's bones are what as compared to a female of the same age?
A) No difference B) Larger and stronger C) Longer and stronger D) More curved
A woman brings her 3-year-old daughter to the pediatric clinic and tells the APRN that her child has "lumps in her neck that move around but don't hurt." On examination, the APRN notes lymph nodes that are less than 10 mm, nontender, and movable
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Which nurse is the best example of one who uses practical science?
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