NURS 6521 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

NURS 6521 CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS QUESTION 1 1. A clinic nurse is planning care for a 68-year-old man who has been on omeprazole (Prilosec) therapy for heartburn for some time. Regarding the patient's safety, which of the following would be a priority nursing action? A Coordinate bone density testing for the patient. . B Emphasize that the drug should not be crushed or chewed. . C Teach the patient to take omeprazole 1 hour before meals. . D Monitor the patient for the development of diarrhea. . 1 points QUESTION 2 1. A 73-year-old woman has scheduled an appointment with her nurse practitioner to discuss her recurrent constipation. The woman states that she experiences constipation despite the fact that she takes docusate on a daily basis and performs cleansing enemas several times weekly. How should the nurse best respond to this patient's statements? A “Try using a different over-the-counter laxative and see that if you resolves your . problem.” B “I'll refer you to a specialist because it could be that you have a disease affecting . your bowels or stomach.” C “Because we become more prone to constipation as we age, you'll likely need to . increase the number of stool softeners you take.” D “Taking too many laxatives can make your bowels dependent on them, making you . more susceptible to constipation.” 1 points