Q37. The recovery room nurse is preparing to assist with the care of several postoperative patients. Which patient would the nurse prioritize care for regarding the potential for postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV)?
Q50. A patient with breast cancer is scheduled for a chemoth…
Q50. A patient with breast cancer is scheduled for a chemotherapy regimen containing doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide. The patient is at high risk for delayed nausea and vomiting. Which medication should the nurse expect to be prescribed for the prevention of delayed emesis?
Q44. A client with a long-term history of Helicobacter pylor…
Q44. A client with a long-term history of Helicobacter pylori infection presents with fatigue, numbness in the hands, and a beefy red tongue. The nurse understands that H. pylori contributes to vitamin B12 deficiency through which mechanism?
Q24. Which instruction will the nurse include in the dischar…
Q24. Which instruction will the nurse include in the discharge teaching of a patient taking psyllium?
Q1. The nurse caring for a patient with GERD and diabetes me…
Q1. The nurse caring for a patient with GERD and diabetes mellitus will recognize that which change in the plan of care is necessary when metoclopramide is ordered?
Q25. Which instruction by the nurse will assist in the patie…
Q25. Which instruction by the nurse will assist in the patient’s understanding of the action of lactulose?
Q9. The nurse has completed multiple teaching sessions with…
Q9. The nurse has completed multiple teaching sessions with a patient diagnosed with GERD. The patient is ready to be discharged and the nurse wants to review the teaching one more time. Which information indicates that the patient understands the teaching regarding dietary and lifestyle modifications? (Select all that apply.)
Q39. What are rationales for not giving proton pump inhibito…
Q39. What are rationales for not giving proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) long-term?
Q5. The nurse is reviewing charts for several patients and q…
Q5. The nurse is reviewing charts for several patients and quickly questions the order for metoclopramide for which patient, recognizing it is contraindicated?
Q18. Which condition of a patient prescribed mineral oil for…
Q18. Which condition of a patient prescribed mineral oil for the treatment of constipation would cause the nurse to question this order?