The nurse is providing home care for a client who takes crushed medications via a gastrostomy tube. Which of the following over-the-counter medications could be included in the patient's plan of care? Select all that apply
1. Sustained-release analgesics
2. Chewable antacids
3. Liquid-filled gel caps
4. Effervescent antacids
5. Antihistamine tablets
ANS: 2, 5
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A. "Do not leave the child alone on the changing table." B. "Until the age of 3, falls are common due to large head size." C. "Peek-a-boo is an appropriate game for this age." D. "Wrap up mini-blind ties so the child can't reach them." E. "You need to childproof all your cabinets now."
The school nurse is discussing dietary concerns with student members of the track team. Which student statements indicate the need for further instruction?
Select all that apply. 1. "There are no differences in the percentage of body fat needed by girls and boys during the teen years." 2. "The lower I can get my body fat percentage, the better." 3. "The body fat percentage needed by females is higher than that of males." 4. "There are no absolute standards for body fat percentages needed by men and women." 5. "Persons having body fat percentages greater than 20% are at an increased risk for illness."
The harder and more discrete a node, the more likely that there is a(n):
a. innocent cause. b. infection. c. malignancy. d. metabolic disease.
The nurse is teaching a group of student nurses the importance of knowing the potassium content of foods when helping their clients who have CKD
The students are instructed to list fruits and vegetables according to their content of low-, medium-, and high-potassium. Which ones will the nurse expect to see listed as medium-potassium foods? Select all that apply. A) Brussel sprouts D) Celery B) Turnips E) Mangoes C) Peaches F) Nectarines