M.K. is an 80-year-old female who has been taking over-the-counter (OTC) famotidine for indigestion for 2 weeks without significant relief. She decided to contact her healthcare provider because the symptoms were worsening. She is admitted to the hospital with increasing abdominal pain for the last 5 days. Her admission diagnosis is GERD, and she is scheduled for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) to rule out peptic ulcer disease. She is to begin therapy with the oral proton-pump inhibitor omeprazole. The RN documents these findings as part of her admission assessment.Which of the following findings require follow-up by the nurse? (Select all that apply)
The patient, who has been taking a docusate as a stool softe…
The patient, who has been taking a docusate as a stool softener, tells the nurse she has a pinkish-red color to her urine. Which is the most appropriate response from the nurse?
Julia Parson is a 74-year-old who has been prescribed alendr…
Julia Parson is a 74-year-old who has been prescribed alendronate (Fosamax) to treat osteoporosis. Which of the following statements by Ms. Parson indicates a need for more teaching?
What patient position is most common for knee arthroscopy?
What patient position is most common for knee arthroscopy?
A surgeon requests a deeper bone cut during a total knee art…
A surgeon requests a deeper bone cut during a total knee arthroplasty. What instrument is most appropriate?
What power tool is used to enlarge the canal of long bones?
What power tool is used to enlarge the canal of long bones?
Which material is used to line the tibial component in TKA?
Which material is used to line the tibial component in TKA?
What are the 3 joints involved in a triple arthrodesis?
What are the 3 joints involved in a triple arthrodesis?
What does the femoral head fit into to form the hip joint?
What does the femoral head fit into to form the hip joint?
What approach is used for total shoulder arthroplasty?
What approach is used for total shoulder arthroplasty?