A client is undergoing diagnostic testing for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which test does the nurse tell the client is best for diagnosing this condition?
a. Endoscopy
b. Schilling test
c. 24-Hour ambulatory pH monitoring
d. Stool testing for occult blood
C
The most accurate method of diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease is 24-hour ambulatory pH monitoring.
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a. 25 to 30 b. 55 to 60 c. 70 to 75 d. 85 to 90
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A) Deficient fluid volume related to water retention B) Risk for injury related to muscle weakness C) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements D) Risk for infection related to immunosuppression
During the assessment interview, the client is quiet and answers questions only minimally. What action should the nurse take in response to this apparent unwillingness to share information?
A) Assume that the client has something to hide. B) Ask another nurse to sit in on the next interview attempt. C) Consider any cultural implications of these actions. D) Document that the client is not cooperative.
A nurse classifies a pressure ulcer according to the type of tissue in the wound bed. What does it indicate if the wound bed has granulation in it?
a. Wound needs debridement b. The presence of significant infection c. Colonization by bacteria d. Movement toward healing