Which statement regarding the use of anticholinergics for peptic ulcer disease is correct?
a. Because very high doses are needed to inhibit acid secretion, the side effects are usually unacceptable to patients.
b. In toxic doses they can cause diarrhea and glucose intolerance, eventually producing dehydration.
c. These are the drugs of choice for most patients with peptic ulcer disease.
d. These drugs are capable of curing peptic ulcer disease when used as single-agent therapy.
a
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1. Gowns can be reused if unsoiled. 2. Gloves are a primary protection method. 3. Clean gloves have a specific technique to be used to put them on. 4. Masks should be disposable and worn only once. 5. Recap needles in the isolation room.
The patient was admitted with the diagnosis of a stroke. The patient experiences dysphagia and right side paralysis and needs assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
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The nurse is teaching a client how to properly administer a new medication. The client goal for this teaching is compliance with the medication regimen. Which client statement best illustrates compliance?
A) "I already knew most of what you told me." B) "If I take my medications as prescribed, I'll feel better." C) "Knowing how to take a new medication properly makes the process much easier." D) "I think you should have waited until I was ready to go home. Maybe I'd remember better."
A new mother is concerned about her ability to perform her new role. She is quite anxious about leaving the hospital. Which nursing statement is appropriate for a client experiencing a life-transition crisis?
A) "I sense that you have issues with your own mother." B) "All new parents feel this way. It gets better in a few weeks." C) "What does this life change symbolize to you?" D) "Tell me about what you are experiencing and we can try to connect you with some community resources."