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kodithompson

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An 81-year-old man with dementia and advanced osteoarthritis has been placed in an extended-care facility.
 
  In light of this man's rheumatoid disorder and the need to preserve his current level of mobility, how should the nurse at the facility best position him in bed before he retires each night?
  A) Supine on a pressure-reducing air mattress
  B) In a semi-Fowler's position with a pillow under his knees
  C) Flat, on a firm mattress with two pillows under his head
  D) Flat, with his feet positioned against a footboard

Question 2

A patient presents to the walk-in clinic complaining of vomiting and burning in his mid-epigastria. The nurse knows that to confirm peptic ulcer disease, the health care provider is likely to order a diagnostic test to detect the presence of what?
 
  A) Infection with Helicobacter pylori
  B) Excessive stomach acid secretion
  C) Gastric irritation caused by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  D) Inadequate production of pancreatic enzymes


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shoemake

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


kodithompson

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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