The nurse explains to a patient that water should be taken with a tablet by stating,
1. "Juice or milk can keep it from dissolving."
2. "Water is important for proper metabolism."
3. "Water keeps the medicine potent."
4. "Water helps to dissolve the medication."
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When the patient takes water with a tablet, it not only helps in swallowing but also helps dissolve the medication and increase its solubility.
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When caring for a client with a chest tube in place, the nurse maintains safety by keeping which items at the client's bedside at all times?
1. Bag and mask with oxygen supply 2. Two rubber-tipped clamps, gauze, and petroleum gauze 3. Emergency phone numbers 4. An extra chest tube of the same size inserted into the client
A client is in the hospital for the placement of a pacemaker. The nurse suspects that the client might have a problem with:
1. The bundle of His. 2. The contraction of the left atrium. 3. Damage to the endocardium. 4. A blockage in cardiac circulation.
A client has been treated for hypokalemia. Which clinical manifestation or condition indicates that treatment has been effective?
a. Having a bowel movement daily b. Gaining 2 lb during the past week c. Electrocardiogram (ECG) showing in-verted T-waves d. Fasting blood glucose level of 106 mg/dL
When assessing a patient's abdomen, the nurse recognizes the importance of reserving palpation as the last technique. What rationale would the nurse provide for this sequence?
1. Early palpation may result in rebound pain. 2. The technique is likely to increase the patient's level of anxiety. 3. Most patients do not like being touched. 4. The pressure of palpation can interfere with hearing bowel sounds.