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s.tung

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It is determined that a patient, who is in a hepatic coma, needs a laxative. Lactulose is prescribed. Which of the following should the nurse monitor to assess the efficacy of the lactulose therapy?
 
  A) Water levels in the colon
  B) Oncotic pressure in the colon
  C) Blood ammonia levels
  D) Relief from symptoms

Question 2

A nurse who provides care on an acute medicine unit has frequently recommended the use of nicotine replacement gum for patients who express a willingness to quit smoking during their admission or following their discharge.
 
  For which of the following patients would nicotine gum be contraindicated?
  A) A patient who received treatment for kidney failure due to an overdose of acetaminophen
  B) A patient whose pulmonary embolism was treated with a heparin infusion
  C) A patient with a history of angina who experienced a non-ST wave myocardial infarction
  D) A patient whose stage III pressure ulcer required intravenous antibiotics and a vacuum dressing


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canderson530

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C


s.tung

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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