The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Being

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is being treated for peptic ulcer disease.Suddenly,the patient yells that her abdomen is "killing" her.The nurse notes that the patient's abdomen is rigid.The nurse should:

• A) call the provider immediately.
• B) give the patient pain medication.
• C) remove the NG tube.
• D) give the patient an antacid.

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Definitions:

Hyperopia

A common eye condition also known as farsightedness, where distant objects can be seen more clearly than close ones.

Myopia

A common vision condition, also known as nearsightedness, where close objects appear clearly, but distant ones do not.

Presbyopia

A common age-related condition where the eye's lens loses the ability to focus on close objects, resulting in difficulty reading or seeing details at close range.

Weber Test

A screening test for hearing that uses a tuning fork to determine the nature and severity of hearing loss.