Fasting for an extended period can:
1. Increase drug absorption due to lack of competition between food and the drug
2. Alter the pH of the gastrointestinal tract, affecting absorption
3. Cause vasoconstriction, leading to decreased drug absorption
4. Shrink the stomach, causing decreased surface area for drug absorption
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a. Replacing the use of the chemical with effective coping skills b. Placing the chemically dependent adolescent in a residential treatment program c. Finding a group home setting to which the adolescent will be able to adjust d. Isolating the adolescent from family and friends during withdrawal from the chemical
The nurse determines that a patient is experiencing spiritual distress. What did the nurse assess in this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Anger B) Smiling C) Complaining D) Poor appetite E) Refusing to make plans
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A. "NSAIDs are not helpful for arthritis pain." B. "NSAIDs should be taken only twice daily." C. "NSAIDs can interfere with the absorption of nutrients." D. "NSAIDs can result in ulcers or bleeding."
Health teaching that the nurse would provide for parents of an immunosuppressed child focuses on which important measure?
A) Nutrition B) Pain control C) Hand washing D) Restricted visiting hours