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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



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B




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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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