An older patient experiencing abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting brown liquid has taken an NSAID type of medication for general muscle aches. What effect might this drug have related to the patient's manifestations?
1. Diarrhea
2. Constipation
3. Increased BUN
4. Gastric irritation and bleeding
4
Rationale: NSAIDs typically do not cause diarrhea.
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1. "HDLs should be lower than your cholesterol level." 2. "That is a good level. You must be eating healthy." 3. "You should ask your primary care provider to explain the results." 4. "It is desirable to have a level above 60 mg/dL."
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The nurse is instructing a female client on the importance of having routine mammograms because mammograms:
1. can detect masses before they become palpable. 2. involves no radiation. 3. has a 25% rate of false positives. 4. combines a blood test with radiology.
When describing mental health to a community group ranging in age between 25 and 50 years, the nurse includes information about the developmental concepts that are often readdressed when life stresses occur
Which developmental concept would the nurse be least likely to address? A) Identity B) Ego integrity C) Generativity D) Intimacy