Question

28. The nurse is caring for a 25-year old patient diagnosed with a poorly functioning lower esophageal sphincter. The nurse may advise the patient to do which of the following? A. Avoid ingestion of antacids B. Avold whole grains c. Lay down immediately following meals D Limit water intake E. Avoid alcoholic beverages 29. A 35-year-old male client presents to the emergency department after sustaining a severe tibial fracture to the left leg. The nurse is assessing the injury for possible complications including compartment syndrome All of the following interventions would be appropriate to compartment syndrome except A notify the physician if no peripheral pulses are detected B. elevate the injured limb and apply ice packs C. assess urine output for dark smoky urine D. assess for paraesthesias, pallor, and pain in the left lower leg E assess the bandage applied, loosen if necessary 30. Anne, a 32-year-old woman, presents for her first prenatal visit. The doctor orders a CBC (complete blood count). Which of the following is not included in a CBC? A. White blood cells B. Blood type C. Hemoglobin D. Hematocrit E. Platelets 31.Ed is an 85-year-old male who lives at a long-term care facility. He has recently begun having difficulty brushing his teeth, an activity he would previously complete on his own. He has also appeared to be more confused while engaging in basic conversation with the nursing staff. The nurse should first evaluate Ed for which of the following? A. Bipolar disorder B. Alzheimer's disease C. Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease D. Depression E. Infection

Answer 1

28) Since lower esophageal sphincter is not properly functioning, there are chances of reflux.So the patient should avoid alcoholic beverages.

29)Assesssing urine output for dark smoky urine is not related to compartmental syndrome.

30) Blood type is not included in CBC.

31)The nurse should first check for Alzheimer's disease.Bipolar disorder and depression do not lead to confusion and inability to brush teeth.Alzheimer's is more likely considering the age.