This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When teaching a group of older adults regarding prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease ... (Read 69 times)

bb

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 544
on: Jul 11, 2018
When teaching a group of older adults regarding prevention of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms, the nurse practitioner will include which of the following instructions?
 
  A. Raise the head of the bed with pillows at night and chew peppermints when symptoms of heartburn begins
  B. Raise the head of the bed on blocks and take the proton pump inhibitor medication at bedtime
  C. Sit up for an hour after taking any medication and restrict fluid intake
  D. Avoid food intolerances, raise head of bed on blocks, and take a proton pump inhibitor before a meal

Question 2

A clinical clue for suspected renal artery stenosis would be
 
  A. Decreased urine output
  B. Development of resistant hypertension in a previously well-controlled patient
  C. Retroperitoneal pain on the affected side
  D. Rising BUN level with normal creatinine level


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

blakeserpa

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B


bb

  • Member
  • Posts: 544
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

Liddy

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

Your chance of developing a kidney stone is 1 in 10. In recent years, approximately 3.7 million people in the United States were diagnosed with a kidney disease.

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Did you know?

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.

A microsatellite locus can show linkage to a disease gene A microsatellite locus can show linkage to a disease gene
Developmental tasks for older adults Developmental tasks for older adults
The proportion of obese and extremely obese adults in the United States has increased over the past The proportion of obese and extremely obese adults in the United States has increased over the past
Raynaud’s disease. Raynaud’s disease.
Complementary and Alternative Therapy Use Among Adults and Children Complementary and Alternative Therapy Use Among Adults and Children
Mutations in human mitochondrial genes leading to disease syndromes Mutations in human mitochondrial genes leading to disease syndromes
Video: The Hypothalamus: The Body's Thermostat (Human Thermostat)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library