GERD results from an inability of the pyloric sphincter to close fully, allowing the stomach contents to flow freely into the small intestine
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A nurse who provides care on a postoperative unit of the hospital has recently admitted a 65-year-old male patient who has just had prostate surgery. Which of the following post-surgical teaching points is most accurate?
A) "Perform the Valsalva maneuver at least twice daily.". B) "Avoid sexual activity for at least one week.". C) "It's important for you to avoid becoming constipated.". D) "Expect to have quite a bit of bright red blood in your urine for the next several days.".
Key examples of health care practices and interventions outcomes are (select all that apply):
a. mortality. b. birth rates. c. health status. d. quality of life. e. ability to function.
The vaginal discharge for the first three days after delivery is
A. lochia rubra. B. fundal flow. C. menses lochia. D. lochia bruno.
A question asks subjects to respond to the following statement: "The nursing care I received during my hospital stay considered my needs as an individual." They were asked to identify, on a five-point scale, the degree to which they agreed or disagreed with the statement. This is an example of which scale?
1. Sort scale 2. Likert scale 3. Visual analog scale 4. Semantic differential scale