Clear diet - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

How do H₂ Blockers (Cimetidine, Rantidine) help w/ gastric ulcers? Prevents binding of histamine to receptor; decreases acid secretion Diverticulosis Presence of diverticula (mucosal sacs in intestinal wall) rx: High fiber diet Diverticulitis When diverticula become inflamed rx: Clear liquids (Low residue diet or elemental), gradual return to high fiber Describe how to tell if someone has lactose intolerance using the lactose tolerance test If lactose intolerant - bl...

Question:-a nurse at a crisis center is meeting with a client who reports that his adolescent daughter has been increasingly defiant since his divorce 2 years ago. the client states, "i'm so stressed that i can't take this anymore." which of the following actions should the nurse take first? a. refer the client and his daughter for family therapy. b. recommend that the client attend a support group for guardians of adolescents. c. identify the client's current coping strategies. d. te...

1) Which assessment finding for a 4-month-old infant would require further action by the nurse? 1. The posterior fontanel is open. 2. The infant has good head control when held upright. 3. The infant is able to roll only from abdomen to back. 4. The anterior fontanel is open and soft. correct answer: 1. The posterior fontanel is open. 2) The nurse is providing care for a pediatric client in the emergency department (ED) with a diagnosis of decreased level of consciousness (LOC) seconda...

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN NATIONAL TEST 2023 NEW GUIDE Failure to complete tasks given to the PCT by a supervising nurse or physician is called________________. A. Insubordination B. Malpractice C. Bad professional behavior D. None of the above Patient Care Technicians have contact with patients______________. A. When the nurse tells them to B. Weekly C. When they have time D. On a daily basis Patient confidentiality refers to the right of a patient to have their personal and med...

PEDS and OB Final Exam 1. A child has a right femur fracture caused by a motor vehicle accident and is placed in skin traction temporarily until surgery can be performed. During assessment, the nurse notes that the dorsalis pedal pulse is absent on the right foot. What action should the nurse take? a. Notify the physician b. Administer an analgesic c. Release the skin traction d. Apply ice to the extremity ANS: A 2. The nurse is providing care to a 7-year-old child who has been diagnosed ...

Test Bank for Communication in Nursing, 8th Edition, Julia Balzer Riley Part 1: Packing Your Bags for the Journey of Caring, Assertive, Responsible Communication 1. Responsible, Assertive, Caring Communication in Nursing 2. The Client-Nurse Relationship: A Helping Relationship 3. Solving Problems Together 4. Understanding Each Other: Communication and Culture Part Two: Honoring Your Fellow Travelers Along the Journey 5. Demonstrating Warmth 6. Showing Respect 7. Being Genuine 8. Being ...

macrocytic anemia - increased MCV -vitamin b12, iron deficiency, pernicious anemia Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - size of a red blood cell normal: 76 to 96 fL Microcytic anemia - decreased MCV (hypochromic with decreased MCHC) -order serum iron, ferritin, and TIBC what should level to check on kids before starting iron? - *LEAD LEVEL* always check a lead level before starting iron on children because an increased lead level will cause anemia despite normal iron level. Ulcerative Coliti...

NUR 667 Final Exam Questions With Answers Latest Updated 2024 (Graded A+) A patient is seen with complaints of diarrhea. Which of the following should be included in the patient's differential diagnosis? A. Gastroenteritis B. Recent use of Imodium C. Lack of dietary fiber D. Decreased physical activity {{Correct Ans- A. Gastroenteritis -A 45-year-old patient presents with a chief complaint of generalized abdominal pain. Her physical examination is remarkable for left lower quadrant tende...

ATI Med Surg Test Bank | Gastric and Intestinal Disorders | Questions and Answers, Graded A+. A client is diagnosed with a swallowing disorder. The nurse realizes that which type of diet would be indicated for this client? ? 1.Regular diet 2.Clear liquid diet 3.Mechanical soft diet 4.Low-fat diet ANS: 3 Some clients may need a pureed diet or mechanical soft diet, especially if their swallowing difficulty is with the oral phase. Some clients may have difficulty swallowing thin liquids an...

1. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has renal failure and an elevated phosphorous level. The provider instructed the client to take aluminum hydroxide 300 mg PO three times daily. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse inform the client? A. Constipation B. Metallic taste C. Headache D. Muscle spasms 2. A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic renal disease and is receiving therapy with epoetin alfa. Which of the following laboratory results shou...