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The client had a barium procedure yesterday.  What assessment should the nurse make today?

Which of the following indicates the patient understands teaching regarding the medication Azulfidine? 

The nurse is educating a patient about the potential side effects and proper use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole. Which statements by the patient indicate a need for further education? (Select all that apply.)

The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Range shows what percent of one’s calories should come from a given macronutrient. Please write which macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein, or fat) belongs to which range: 20-35% of total calories should come from:

A patient is admitted to the hospital with ascites, stomach pain, dyspnea and a history of cirrhosis of the liver.  The orders from the physician include the following. Enter the number only for the answer. IV D5 1/2 NS with 20mEq KCl @125mL/hr IV Zantac 150mg/250mL at 11mL/hr O2 @ 2L/NC Type and Crossmatch for 2 U PRBC, CBC, Liver profile PT/PTT, SMA-12 Carafate 1g q4h PO Vitamin K 10mg SQ dly Spironolactone 0.5g PO BID Lasix 80mg po qam Measure abdominal girth BID Sodium restriction to 500mg/day Fluid restriction to 1500mL/day Answer each of the following using the information above.  Just put in the number for your answer, you don’t need to put mL or mg or gtts. Use appropriate rounding, leading zeros, etc. A.  Calculate the gtt/min for the primary IV B.  Calculate the mg/hr of Zantac the patient is receiving C.  Calculate how many mL of vitamin K the patient will receive SQ from a unit dose vial labeled 16mg/mL D.  The physician has changed the route of lasix to IVP.  Calculate how many mL of Lasix the patient will receive from a unit dose vial labeled 10,000mcg/mL.

After surgery to correct cleft lip and palate, a curved metal bar is used to protect the suture line.  This is called a:

The physician orders alosetron (Lotronex) for a patient.  What condition does this patient most likely have?

The nurse is assessing a client’s gastrostomy tube and determines the area is irritated.  What is the most likely cause of this?

The nurse is teaching a group of students about colostomies.  What kind of ostomy should the nurse teach that has the highest potential of skin complications due to stool being more liquid and caustic?

What medication is given immediately after GI surgery to reduce the risk of paralytic ileus?