The nurse is explaining to a patient how ACE inhibitors affect blood pressure. Which statement accurately describes the action of these medications? A.They lower heart rate. B.They inhibit vasoconstriction. C.They increase aldosterone secretion. D.They promote sodium retention. The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is B. They inhibit vasoconstriction. Explanation: ACE inhibitors, […]

A client who has been taking allopurinol prophylactically comes into the clinic with reoccurring gout attack episodes in left ankle. The healthcare provider changes the prescription to febuxostat. Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching? A.Eat high protein foods to achieve ideal body weight. B.Report experiencing right upper quadrant discomfort. C.Use electric

A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription of allopurinol for the treatment of Gout. Which of the following is most important to include in the client teaching?. A.“Take the medication on an empty stomach.”. B.“Take aspirin in conjunction with this medication.”. C.“Crush the medication before taking it.”. D.“Drink 2 liters of

Which word describes what a cat, who is clearly scared of a Rottweiler, will do when the dog enters the room? A.Engender B.Enhance C.Cower D.Replicate The Correct answer and Explanation is: The correct answer is C. Cower. Explanation: When a cat encounters a perceived threat, such as a Rottweiler entering the room, its natural instinct

A parent brings a 2-week-old infant to a clinic for a phenylketonuria rescreening blood test. The test indicates a serum phenylalanine level of 1 mg/dL (60.5 mcmol/L). The nurse reviews this result and makes which interpretation? A.It is inconclusive B.it is negative C.it requires rescreening at age 6 weeks. D.It is positive The Correct answer

A nurse caring for a client with peritonitis observes the client assuming a fetal position and exhibiting restlessness. The nurse interprets these behaviors as indicative of:A.Anxiety B.Fatigue C.Pain D.Respiratory distress The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is C. Pain. In a client with peritonitis, assuming a fetal position and exhibiting restlessness

The nurse is planning discharge instructions for a client with type 2 diabetes who will be starting exenatide. Which information should be included in the discharge instructions? A.Exenatide acts in the same way as insulin in lowering blood glucose. B.Inject exenatide within 30 minutes before or after a meal. C.There are no precautions about taking

A nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative following a thyroidectomy and reports severe muscle spasms of the lower extremities. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? A. Check the pedal pulses.B. Request prescription for a relaxant.C. Verify the most recent calcium level.D. Administer an oral potassium supplement. The

Which of the following relationships represents a positive correlation between two variables? A.As a student’s class attendance decreases, the student’s overall grade remains the same B.As the number of hours a person exercises decreases, the weight of that person increases C.As the number of miles driven increases, the amount of the gasoline in the tank

A physician ordered Reglan (metoclopramide) 10 mg to be mixed with 50 mL normal saline and infused over 15 minutes. A nurse must set the IV pump to deliver the medication per mL/hr as ordered.At what rate should the solution be administered? A.200 mL/hr B.100 mL/hr C.50 mL/hr D.300 mL/hr E.300 mL/hr The Correct answer