Aclient with a peptic ulcer is diagnosed with heliobacter pylori infection. the nurse is teaching the client about the medications prescribed, including metronidazole (flagyl), omeprazole (prilosec), and clarithromycin (biaxin). which statement by the client indicates the best understanding of the medication regimen?
a. "these medications will coat the ulcer and decrease the acid producation in my stomach."
b. "i should take these medications only when i have pain from my ulcer."
c. "the medications will kill the bacteria and stop the acid production."
d. "my ulcer will heal because these medications will kill the bacteria."

The process by which the diameter of the bone increases is called? a-metaphysic b-appositional growth c-diaphysics d-epiphysis

Magine you are working in a state mental hospital with individuals diagnosed with severe and profound intellectual disability. besides significant cognitive and adaptive skill limitations, many of these individuals may also have multiple physical and sensory impairments. those most impaired are likely totally dependent upon others for their care. what are some important issues to consider when working with people with a high degree of impairment? what kinds of things do you need to consider to be sure you are respecting the dignity of those for whom you care?

A46-year-old man with a history of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia visits the physician for a routine followup. the patient's job involves a lot of travelling, and he admits to occasionally forgetting to take his medications with him when he travels. he complains of several episodes of chest pain in the past few months. the pain is sharp in nature, mainly over his lower chest and epigastrium, and tends to come on when walking. he believes these episodes are due to indigestion and has been taking antacids. there is a family history of heart disease, and his father died of a heart attack at age 48. on physical examination, his blood pressure is 150/80 mmhg and heart rate is 86/min. his lungs are clear to auscultation. cardiac auscultation reveals normal rate and rhythm, without rubs, gallops, or murmurs. there is no pedal oedema. he is sent for an exercise stress test. five minutes into the test, he develops st depression of 3mm in leads v1-v5. the st segment depression is greater than 0.12 seconds in duration and the stress test is stopped. which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management? - coronary angiography- holter monitor- no further tests are required- repeat stress test with thallium- upper gastrointestinal endoscopy