A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

"I will take this medication within 15 minutes of eating."

"I will take this medication at bedtime."

"I will take this medication with 8 ounces of water."

"I will increase my caffeine intake while taking this medication."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

A. Alendronate should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning, and the client should wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything other than water.

B. Alendronate should be taken in the morning, not at bedtime, to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ensure proper absorption.

C. Taking alendronate with 8 ounces of water helps facilitate proper absorption and reduces the risk of esophageal irritation.

D. Increasing caffeine intake while taking alendronate is not recommended, as caffeine can interfere with calcium absorption and potentially worsen osteoporosis.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Cannabis withdrawal typically presents with symptoms such as irritability, anxiety, insomnia, decreased appetite, and physical discomfort, but not constricted pupils, delayed reflexes, and decreased blood pressure.

B. Opioid intoxication can cause constricted pupils (miosis), delayed reflexes, and decreased blood pressure, among other symptoms such as respiratory depression, drowsiness, and altered mental status.

C. Amphetamine intoxication typically presents with symptoms such as dilated pupils, increased blood pressure, tachycardia, agitation, and hallucinations, but not constricted pupils, delayed reflexes, and decreased blood pressure.

D. Alcohol withdrawal typically presents with symptoms such as tremors, anxiety, agitation, hallucinations, increased heart rate and blood pressure, but not constricted pupils, delayed reflexes, and decreased blood pressure.

A. A B. B C. C

Correct Answer is {"xRanges":[141.765625,171.765625],"yRanges":[127.609375,157.609375]}

Explanation

A. To best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve, the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope at the second intercostal space, right sternal border. This is also known as the aortic area.
B. This is the tricuspid region, and defects with the tricuspid valve will be best heard in this area.
C. This is the mitral region and murmurs due to defects in the mitral valve will be appreciated here

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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

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A nurse is caring for a client who has constricted pupils, delayed reflexes, and decreased blood pressure. The nurse should identify that these findings are potential manifestations of which of the following?

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A nurse is assessing a client's cardiovascular system. Identify where the nurse should place the diaphragm of the stethoscope to best hear the closing of the aortic heart valve. (You will find "Hot Spots" to select in the artwork below. Select only the hotspot that corresponds to your answer.)

Correct Answer is {"xRanges":[141.765625,171.765625],"yRanges":[127.609375,157.609375]}

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