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

“I will take the medication on an empty stomach”

"l will store the medication at room temperature."

"I Will only need to take this medication for a few days."

"1 will spit the medication out after swishing it around my mouth."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is B

A.   Taking the medication on an empty stomach is not necessary
B.   Storing the medication at room temperature is correct to prevent degradation and reduced efficacy.
C.   The duration of treatment with nystatin suspension varies depending on the severity of the infection as fungal infections require days to weeks to clear completely

D. After swishing, it's usually recommended to hold the medicine in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing, to maximize its effectiveness

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Severe nausea and vomiting can lead to respiratory acidosis due to the loss of gastric contents, which contain hydrochloric acid. When vomiting is prolonged or severe, the loss of acid can result in metabolic alkalosis.

A. Respiratory alkalosis occurs due to hyperventilation in conditions such as anxiety, salicylism

C. metabolic acidosis occurs in conditions where there is increased secretion of acid for example DKA

D. Respiratory acidosis occurs due to impaired ventilation such as chest trauma

A. On the nonoperative side B. Sims. C. Semi-Fowler's D. Prone

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

After a pneumonectomy, positioning the client on the nonoperative side helps maximize ventilation to the remaining lung and facilitates drainage of secretions. Placing the client on the nonoperative side allows for better perfusion and ventilation of the remaining lung, which can improve oxygenation and respiratory function.

B-sims position is used during insertion of suppository of a rectal exam

C -Semi-Fowler's position is used in clients with heart failure and pulmonary edema to promoted ventilation in the upper lungs

D-Prone position is used during surgical procedures involving the back in the operating room

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