Which of the following is not a contributing factor to the development of esophagitis in older adults?
A. Increased gastric emptying time
B. Regular ingestion of NSAIDs
C. Decreased salivation
D. Fungal infections such as Candida
A
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An explosion of a fuel tanker has resulted in melting of clothing on the driver and extensive full-body burns. The client is brought into the emergency department alert, denying pain, and joking with the staff
Which is the best interpretation of this behavior? A) The client is in hypovolemic shock. B) The client has experienced extensive full-thickness burns. C) The paramedic administered high doses of opioids during transport. D) The client has experienced partial-thickness burns.
You care for a 4-year-old with meningitis. A primary nursing goal would be to
A) increase stimulation opportunities to prevent coma. B) provide an opportunity for therapeutic play. C) reduce the pain related to nuchal rigidity. D) inspect the teeth for obvious caries.
Witnessing gun violence or knowing its victims affects children indirectly. Nurses can actively participate in efforts to reduce gun violence among young people by:
1. Identifying populations at risk for violence and targeting aggression or anger management 2. Passing legislation to support gun control 3. Searching lockers at school looking for weapons and contraband 4. Caring for clients who have sustained gun shot wounds
A nurse is taking a history on a low-income Hispanic toddler. The parent tells the nurse that occasional diarrhea is treated with azogue, a mercury compound commonly used in the parent's native Mexico. What should the nurse recognize about this remedy?
a. It is harmless. b. It is dangerous. c. It has a scientific basis. d. It has importance in certain religious practices.