A 76-year-old patient has been taking esomeprazole 40 mg daily for the past 2 years for chronic GERD. During a routine wellness visit, he expresses concern about recent memory lapses. The nurse knows that which of the following best reflects current evidence regarding long-term PPI use and dementia?
The colorfulness of the desert spring is determined by the a…
The colorfulness of the desert spring is determined by the amount of rain that falls in the
Compare and contrast the image in the first stanza of the ki…
Compare and contrast the image in the first stanza of the kite that the wind keeps “in the air above the trees” (line 8) and the image in the last stanza of the “black umbrella, / blooming like an ancient flower.” What might each image represent for the immigrant family?
While a patient is receiving drug therapy for Parkinsons dis…
While a patient is receiving drug therapy for Parkinsons disease, the nurse monitors for dyskinesia, which is manifested by which finding?
A 76-year-old patient has been taking esomeprazole 40 mg dai…
A 76-year-old patient has been taking esomeprazole 40 mg daily for the past 2 years for chronic GERD. During a routine wellness visit, he expresses concern about recent memory lapses. The nurse knows that which of the following best reflects current evidence regarding long-term PPI use and dementia?
A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of weight loss…
A 35-year-old woman presents with complaints of weight loss despite increased appetite, restlessness, palpitations, and heat intolerance. Her skin is warm and moist, she has a fine tremor, and her heart rate is 132 bpm.Test Result Normal RangeTSH 0.01 µIU/mL 0.4–4.0 µIU/mLFree T4 3.2 ng/dL 0.8–1.8 ng/dLTotal T3 250 ng/dL 80–180 ng/dL Which is the most appropriate initial intervention for this patient?
Which one of the following is NOT one of the hidden traps in…
Which one of the following is NOT one of the hidden traps in decision making?
When should ondansetron be given to a client receiving chemo…
When should ondansetron be given to a client receiving chemotherapy?
Ongoing professional development opportunities for staff are…
Ongoing professional development opportunities for staff are essential for:
In teaching about antiemetics, what should the nurse emphasi…
In teaching about antiemetics, what should the nurse emphasize?