After relocating to new community, a 60-year-old man has presented for care to a nurse practitioner. During the nurse's initial health assessment, the man states that he has had a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for several years
The nurse should anticipate that a medication reconciliation is likely to reveal that the man has been prescribed:
A) A calcium channel blocker
B) A proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
C) A bisphosphonate
D) A nitrate
B
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Joe and Carol, two of the RNs on Unit 22, are discussing recent incidents on the unit that have involved patients and visitors uttering threats or making demeaning remarks to staff during evening hours
Joe observes that unless someone shoots at him, he is not concerned because "words can't hurt you." Joe's remarks: a. Illustrate common misperceptions about the nature of violence. b. Accurately depict the difference between violence and aggression. c. Are partially correct because verbal re-marks do not cause injury. d. Reveal possible issues that Joe relates to violence in his personal life.
The nurse is determining the effectiveness of nutritional teaching with a pregnant patient. Which food item that the patient selects indicates that additional teaching on good sources of iron is needed?
A) Milk B) Beef C) Grains D) Legumes
A pregnant woman is seen for the first time at 6 months’ gestation and has not taken prenatal vitamins. The healthcare professional educates the woman on the need for a blood test specifically to assess what substance?
a. Total protein
b. Culture
c. a-Fetoprotein
d. C-reactive protein
Milk substitutes are
A. soybeans and red beans. B. cottage cheese and cheddar cheese. C. nuts and peanut butter. D. cereal and pasta.