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Deast7027

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on: Jul 11, 2018
A nurse is preparing to discharge a patient who had gastric surgery. What is an appropriate discharge outcome for this patient?
 
  A) The patient's bowel movements are loose.
  B) The patient eats three meals a day.
  C) The patient maintains or gains weight.
  D) The patient consumes a diet high in calcium.

Question 2

The nurse is conducting a patient teaching with a patient who has just been prescribed lansoprazole (Prevacid). What statement would indicate that the patient correctly understands the action of this medication?
 
  A) The medication inhibits acid secretions.
  B) The medication is an antibiotic.
  C) The medication is an analgesic.
  D) The medication will repair my ulcer.


millet

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

C

Answer to Question 2

A


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