Pyrosis is:
A. an inflammation of the peritoneum.
B. a burning sensation in the upper abdomen.
C. a congenital narrowing of the pyloric sphincter.
D. an abnormally sunken abdominal wall.
Answer: B. a burning sensation in the upper abdomen.
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The nurse is performing preoperative teaching with an older adult client who will be having colon resection surgery the following day. The surgeon has ordered bowel preparation the night before. Which action is a priority?
a. Administer antibiotics with a sip of water. b. Encourage the client to drink plenty of juice. c. Teach the client to eat only low-fat foods the night before surgery. d. Tell the client not to get up and go to the bathroom alone.
The nurse is going to assess a patient for learning. Which of the following should be assessed first?
a. learning style b. learning needs c. patient strengths d. previous experience and knowledge base
All team members are licensed professionals.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)