An instructor explains that some medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antineoplastics (cancer drugs), and certain antibiotics, can damage the intestinal mucosa. A student identifies that these types of medications can cause
1. Malabsorption.
2. Unintentional weight gain.
3. Increased metabolism.
4. Rapid or increased excretion.
ANS: 1
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The patient tells the nurse that he has no interest in quitting smoking, even though he knows it is bad for his health. The nurse demonstrates caring with what response?
1. "If you would rather die young than quit smoking, that is your choice to make." 2. "Let's look at ways you could reduce the harm from smoking as much as possible." 3. "I am going to enroll you in a smoking cessation program and maybe you'll change your mind." 4. "Continuing to smoke is your choice but that leaves me no way to help you stay healthy."
The nurse is providing education for a client with adrenal insufficiency about the anatomy and function of the adrenal glands. Which statements will the nurse include in the material? Select all that apply.
A) "The outer layer of the adrenal gland is referred to as the zona reticularis." B) "The adrenal gland's inner layer is responsible for the production of adrenaline." C) "The adrenal cortex layers include the zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis." D) "The zona glomerulosa is responsible for the production of aldosterone." E) "The adrenal gland produces cortisol, which increases gluconeogenesis."
During a health history the nurse suspects that a patient may be experiencing sleep apnea. What findings led the nurse to make this clinical decision?
Select all that apply. 1. The patient is yawning. 2. Blood pressure is 188/92 mmHg. 3. The patient reports having a headache every morning. 4. The patient reports a change in appetite and a 10 lb weight loss in 2 months. 5. The patient says family members complain about her snoring.
An infertile couple confides in the nurse at the infertility clinic that they feel overwhelmed with the decisions facing them. Which nursing strategy would be most appropriate?
1. Refer them to a marriage counselor. 2. Provide them with information and instructions throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process. 3. Express concern and caring. 4. Inquire about the names they have chosen for their baby.