A patient has an incompetent lower esophageal sphincter. What complication should the nurse expect in this patient?
A) Overdistension of the lower esophagus
B) Gastric reflux
C) Duodenal reflux
D) Aspiration of food
B
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The nurse is caring for an elderly client who has not seen a plastic IV solution container before. The nurse explains the advantages of the plastic bag as including:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Plastic containers are lightweight 2. Plastic containers are rigid 3. Plastic containers are vented systems 4. Plastic containers are collapsible 5. Plastic containers are inert
The nurse assesses the patient's rhythm strip and notes several premature ventricular contractions, which the nurse recognizes is caused by what?
A) Stimulation of the ventricles from an ectopic focus in the ventricles B) Stimulation of the ventricles from the atrioventricular node C) Stimulation of the ventricles from the Purkinje fibers D) Stimulation of the ventricles from the bundle of His
A patient begins a new program to assist with building social skills. In which part of the plan of care should a nurse record this item? Encourage patient to attend one psychoeducational group daily
a. Assessment b. Analysis c. Planning d. Implementation e. Evaluation
A mother brings her 17-year-old daughter to the emergency department. She states that the daughter took 40 extended-release acetaminophen tablets 8 hours ago. The nurse would anticipate an order for
a. activated charcoal. b. high doses of antacids. c. acetylcysteine (Mucomyst). d. hemodialysis.