The nursing instructor is describing the process of ossification.  Which of the following would the instructor describe as being responsible for deposition of bone matrix during development?

A client is being treated for gastroesophageal reflux disease.  During his visit, he states that his reflux is much improved, but now he is having diarrhea.  In addition to his prescribed treatment, he has been taking an antacid.  Which of the following components of an antacid might be causing his diarrhea?

The nursing instructor is explaining the difference between COX-2 inhibitors and traditional NSAIDs to a group of nursing students.  Which of the following points should she emphasize?

The nurse knows that women and the elderly are at greater risk for a fatal myocardial event.  Which factor is the primary contributor in this?

A client suffered a subtrochanteric hip fracture after falling out of bed.  Which complication is most likely related to this type of fracture?

A client with a mechanical prosthetic valve is receiving oral anticoagulant therapy. The nurse is monitoring the diagnostic labs and finds an international normalized ratio (INR) of 3.0. Which course of action should the nurse take?

A client with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis is awaiting surgical intervention. The nurse listens for bowel tones, hears none, and observes that the abdomen is rigid and board-like.  What is the likely complication that is developing at this time?

A client with a mechanical prosthetic valve is receiving oral anticoagulant therapy. The nurse is monitoring the diagnostic labs and finds an international normalized ratio (INR) of 3.0. Which course of action should the nurse take?

A client with a diagnosis of acute appendicitis is awaiting surgical intervention. The nurse listens for bowel tones, hears none, and observes that the abdomen is rigid and board-like.  What is the likely complication that is developing at this time?

The nurse is obtaining a history from a client brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle accident. The client states having a history of rheumatic heart disease as a child. Which long-standing changes of rheumatic heart disease are evaluated for?