A client diagnosed with a peptic ulcer has been advised to make lifestyle alterations. The client voices questions as to why some of the recommendations have been made. What explanations should be offered to the client?
A) Alcohol acts to suppress gastric immunity.
B) Alcohol stimulates gastric acid secretion.
C) Tobacco is linked to reduced effectiveness of gastric ulcer medications.
D) Caffeine is associated with abdominal pain.
B
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A) Diarrhea B) Abdominal cramping C) Tan, frothy stool D) Vertigo
______ effect(s) is/are capable of causing injury or death. They often develop after prolonged intake of a medication or when a medication accumulates in the blood because of impaired me-tabolism or excretion
a. An adverse b. A side c. Therapeutic d. Toxic
The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for atelectasis and chooses to implement a first-line measure to prevent atelectasis development in the patient. What is an example of a first-line measure to minimize atelectasis?
A) Incentive spirometry B) Intermittent positive pressure-breathing (IPPB) C) Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) D) Bronchoscopy
A mother calls the emergency department nurse because her child was stung by a scorpion. The nurse should recommend:
a. administering an antihistamine. b. cleansing area with soap and water. c. keeping the child quiet and coming to the emergency department. d. removing the stinger and applying cool compresses.