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The physician has prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) for a client with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The nurse is assisting with teaching the client about the medication and states that the medication should be taken at which time?

The nurse is caring for a client with a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, after reviewing the laboratory results, the nurse notes a platelet count of 300,000 mm3 (300 × 109/L). What action should the nurse take next?

The nurse does not hear any bowel sounds in the patient who returned from major abdominal surgery a few hours ago. What is the appropriate course of action for the nurse?

Why are mouthings used in ASL when describing distance?

The nurse is conducting an assessment from a client that hs been admitted tot he hospital with a suspected diagnosis of gastric ulcer. The nurse is asking the client about their pain. Which statement by the client supports the diagnosis of gastric ulcer?

What mouthing is used in ASL to indicate that two objects are very close to each other?

A stroke patient with receptive aphasia displays which abnormal communication characteristic?

A client who has undergone a barium enema is being prepared for discharge from the ambulatory care unit. Which information would the nurse include in discharge instructions to the client?

When assessing/collecting data on a patient what is the best indicator of neurological function?

The nurse is preparing to administer a cleansing enema to a client. Which position should the nurse place the client in to administer the enema? Refer to figure: