The nurse admits a patient who reports having taken a proton pump ...

[Garrulous]

The nurse admits a patient who reports having taken a proton pump inhibitor for more than a decade. What assessment question will the nurse ask this patient?
 
  A) Are you experiencing diarrhea?
  B) Do you experience much abdominal pain?
  C) Have you noticed any blood in your urine?
  D) When is the last time you checked your blood pressure?

Question 2

The clinic nurse is explaining recommended vaccines to the local parentteacher association. What vaccine would the nurse tell the attendees is recommended for children older than 7 years and for adults?
 
  A) Measlesmumpsrubella (MMR)
  B) Typhoid
  C) Diphtheria
  D) Varicella B

[ong527]

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Research indicates that patients taking proton pump inhibitors or histamine-2 antagonists demonstrate a significant increase in cases of Clostridium difficile infections leading to diarrhea so the nurse should assess this patient for diarrhea. There would be no indications to ask about abdominal pain, blood in the urine, or blood pressure.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, combined, adsorbed (DT, Td) two IM injections of 0.5 mL at intervals of 4 to 8 weeks, with booster of 0.5 mL in 6 to12 months. Immunization is required for adults and children older than 7 years of age against diphtheria and tetanus. Tetanus booster is required every 10 years or with injury that could precipitate tetanus. Options A, B, and D are not correct.

[Garrulous]

Gracias!

[gcook]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it