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The physician has prescribed an antacid to the medication regimen of an elderly patient. The nurse will give the antacid:

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a left radical mastectomy. Which of the following client behaviors should alert the nurse that the client is having difficulty adjusting to the loss of her breast?

The nurse is caring for a patient who has had diarrhea for 3 days. What major problems associated with severe or prolonged diarrhea should the nurse monitor for when caring for this client? Select all that apply.

Which of the following terms would the eye clinic nurse document when referring to a client with nearsightedness?

A patient has undergone a total gastrectomy for refractory ulcers. The nurse would explain the need for lifelong treatment with which of the following?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a 55-year old client who is experiencing menopause and is prescribed estrogen/progestin (HRT). The nurse should tell the client that which of the following is a benefit of estrogen/progestin therapy in women who are postmenopausal?  

A patient is brought in to the emergency department with symptoms of a CVA. The nurse would anticipate which diagnostic evaluation to be completed prior to initiation of treatment?

Central Nervous System is made up of:

The nurse is talking with a group of patients that are older than age 50 years about the recognition of colon cancer to access early intervention. What should the nurse inform the patients to report immediately to their primary care provider?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who asks which diagnostic test is the preferred method for detecting cervical cancer. Which is an appropriate response by the nurse?