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Lower Endocrine Problems Issues in Adults -Test Bank by Lewis-Updated Latest version-2021CH 49 1. A 40-yr-old patient with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. “Have you had a recent head injury?” b. “Do you have to wear larger shoes now?” c. “Is there a family history of acromegaly?” d. “Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?” 2. A patient is scheduled for transsphenoidal hypophysectom...

Lower Gastro-Intestinal Issues in Adults-Test Bank by Lewis-Updated Latest version-2021 1. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is being admitted with Clostridium difficile? a. Teach the patient about proper food storage. b. Order a diet without dairy products for the patient. c. Place the patient in a private room on contact isolation. d. Teach the patient about why antibiotics will not be used. 2. A 74-yr-old male patient tells the nurse that gro...

Lower Gastro-Intestinal Issues in Adults-Test Bank by Lewis-Updated Latest version-2021 1. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient who is being admitted with Clostridium difficile? a. Teach the patient about proper food storage. b. Order a diet without dairy products for the patient. c. Place the patient in a private room on contact isolation. d. Teach the patient about why antibiotics will not be used. 2. A 74-yr-old male patient tells the nurse that growing old...

NCLEX Physiological Integrity-Lower GITest Bank 1. A patient who is hospitalized with watery, incontinent diarrhea is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Order a diet with no dairy products for the patient. b. Place the patient in a private room with contact isolation. c. Teach the patient about why antibiotics are not being used. d. Educate the patient about proper food handling and storage. 2. A 67-year-old patient tells ...

NCLEX Physiological Integrity-Lower GITest Bank 1. A patient who is hospitalized with watery, incontinent diarrhea is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Order a diet with no dairy products for the patient. b. Place the patient in a private room with contact isolation. c. Teach the patient about why antibiotics are not being used. d. Educate the patient about proper food handling and storage. 2. A 67-year-old patient tells ...

NCLEX Physiological Integrity-Lower GITest Bank 1. A patient who is hospitalized with watery, incontinent diarrhea is diagnosed with Clostridium difficile. Which action will the nurse include in the plan of care? a. Order a diet with no dairy products for the patient. b. Place the patient in a private room with contact isolation. c. Teach the patient about why antibiotics are not being used. d. Educate the patient about proper food handling and storage. 2. A 67-year-old patient tells ...

Med Surg-2021- Lower GASTRO INTESTINAL PROBLEMS-Study Guide Chapter 42: Lower GI Problems DIARRHEA - Passage of at least three loose or liquid stool per day - Acute: lasting 14 days or less - Persistent: lasting longer than 14 days - Chronic: lasts 30 days or longer Etiology and Patho - Primary cause of acute diarrhea is ingesting an infectious organism - Viruses are also a common cause in the US - E. coli is most common (can be bloody) - Undercooked chicken or beef and fruits and v...

Med Surg-2021- Lower GASTRO INTESTINAL PROBLEMS-Study Guide Chapter 42: Lower GI Problems DIARRHEA - Passage of at least three loose or liquid stool per day - Acute: lasting 14 days or less - Persistent: lasting longer than 14 days - Chronic: lasts 30 days or longer Etiology and Patho - Primary cause of acute diarrhea is ingesting an infectious organism - Viruses are also a common cause in the US - E. coli is most common (can be bloody) - Undercooked chicken or beef and fruits and v...

Pharmacology Exam 5 Questions and Answers Ch 38-44 PPT Questions 1. A patient is receiving Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid) liquid solution through a PEG tube. What is the purpose of clavulanic acid? a. It works synergistically with the antibiotic to improve potency. b. It inhibits the action of the enzymes produced by beta-lactamase–producing bacteria. c. It protects the antibiotic from the harmful gastric acid secretions in the stomach. d. It enhances the absorption of the...

Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions and Answers Ch 10-15 PPT Questions 1. A patient with bone cancer tells the nurse that he is in pain. The nurse knows that bone pain is classified as which type of pain? a. Somatic pain b. Referred pain c. Visceral pain d. Neuropathic pain 2. A patient is recovering from an appendectomy. She also has asthma and allergies to shellfish and iodine. To manage her postoperative pain, the physician has prescribed patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with hydromor...