A patient has been researching medications to help achieve a weight loss goal. What is the medication classification that the nurse should review with the patient that could help meet the patient's goal?
1. lipase inhibitor
2. antiepileptic
3. anticholinergics
4. adrenergics
Question 2The nurse is preparing to percuss the abdomen of a patient. Which information indicates that the nurse might need assistance with this assessment?
1. The nurse plans to use a systematic approach for the assessment.
2. The nurse anticipates hearing tympany over stool-filled intestines.
3. The nurse anticipates hearing dullness over the liver.
4. The nurse plans to percuss the spleen, liver, and kidneys.
Question 3The nurse is preparing to assess a patient with a suspected abdominal mass. Which techniques should the nurse use for this assessment?
Select all that apply.
1. Shine a light source across the abdomen.
2. Inspect by standing beside the patient.
3. Inspect from the patient's right side.
4. Inspect for symmetry and visible peristalsis.
5. Ask the patient to deep-breathe and inspect.
Question 4The nurse is assessing a patient who uses chewing tobacco. Which data would be most important for the nurse to obtain?
1. The patient denies shortness of breath.
2. The patient has no leukoplakia.
3. The patient has no glossitis.
4. The patient has no signs of candidiasis.
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