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FButt

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A client is diagnosed with duodenal ulcers. Which of the following medications should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
 
  1. Carbamazepine
  2. Ranitidine
  3. Phenytoin
  4. Phenobarbital

Question 2

The nurse is planning to teach a postoperative client about discharge medication. Which of these nursing interventions would best assist the client in learning?
 
  1. Withhold any pain medication so that the client can concentrate better.
  2. Schedule the teaching after physical therapy so the client will be relaxed.
  3. Place the client in a comfortable position and have the patient use the bathroom.
  4. Plan the teaching at night right before bed so that the client can sleep on the new information given.



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Answer to Question 1

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Ranitidine is a hydrogen ion antagonist that is used to treat gastrointestinal ulcer disease. The other choices are all antiseizure medications.

Answer to Question 2

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Placing the client in a comfortable position and having him use the bathroom will allow him to concentrate on the learning to take place. The client will not be able to concentrate on the instructions if he is in pain. The client may be tired after physical therapy and would not want to engage in instruction at this time. Waiting until night to conduct instruction is also not a good time considering the client may be fatigued from activities throughout the day and needs to rest.



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