Your 70-year-old patient has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). After a trial of lifestyle modifications and antacids, the patient continues to have occasional mild heartburn after occasional meals and at night
The most appropriate next action is:
A. Prokinetic agents
B. H2 antagonists
C. Proton pump inhibitors
D. Surcralfate
B
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A mother was very proud that she had cut back smoking from two packs a day, which she had smoked for years, to only half a pack a day. Which of the following would be the most appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "I wish all smoking moms could see your example!" b. "I'm so proud of you. You're down to only 25% of what you used to smoke!" c. "That must have been difficult, but you're probably still getting nicotine, so it's important you quit entirely." d. "Your baby will really appreciate your efforts at quitting, especially if you do not resume after the baby is born."
The feeling experienced by a client that should be assessed by the nurse as most predictive of
elevated suicide risk is a. anger. b. hopelessness. c. elation. d. sadness.
The nurse is teaching a client about self-care after menopause. Which teaching topic is the priority?
a. Weight-bearing exercise b. Skin care c. Intimacy needs d. Body image changes
A nurse is observing a group of toddlers at play. What behavior illustrates normal physiologic development in children of this age?
A) Attempting to feed self B) Using fingers to pick up small objects C) Throwing and catching a ball D) Understanding the feelings of others