To Evaluate the Effectiveness of the Pantoprazole (Protonix)ordered for a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

To evaluate the effectiveness of the pantoprazole (Protonix) ordered for a patient with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) ,which assessment will the nurse perform?

• A)Auscultate bowel sounds.
• B)Ask the patient about nausea.
• C)Check stools for occult blood.
• D)Palpate for abdominal tenderness.

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Definitions:

Macule

A flat, distinct, discolored area of skin less than 1 centimeter wide that does not involve any change in the thickness or texture of the skin.

Melanoma

A type of cancer that develops in the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes, often manifesting as a mole with an irregular shape, size, or color.

Color Varies

Indicates that the color of an object or substance can change under different conditions or in different instances.

Ordinary Mole

A small, often dark, benign growth on the skin arising from nevus cells that are usually harmless.