A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has osteoporosis and a new prescription for alendronate. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"I will take this medication within 15 minutes of eating."
"I will take this medication at bedtime."
"I will take this medication with 8 ounces of water."
"I will increase my caffeine intake while taking this medication."
The Correct Answer is C
A. Alendronate should be taken on an empty stomach, preferably in the morning, and the client should wait at least 30 minutes before eating or drinking anything other than water.
B. Alendronate should be taken in the morning, not at bedtime, to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ensure proper absorption.
C. Taking alendronate with 8 ounces of water helps facilitate proper absorption and reduces the risk of esophageal irritation.
D. Increasing caffeine intake while taking alendronate is not recommended, as caffeine can interfere with calcium absorption and potentially worsen osteoporosis.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. The wall suction setting does not directly indicate the functioning of the NG tube.
B. Greenish-yellow drainage fluid may indicate the presence of bile in the stomach, suggesting
that the NG tube is not adequately draining gastric contents, which could indicate a malfunction.
C. An aspirate pH of 3 indicates gastric acidity, which is expected in the stomach and does not necessarily indicate a problem with NG tube function.
D. Abdominal rigidity may suggest intra-abdominal pathology but does not specifically indicate NG tube dysfunction.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Performing another internal exam is not the priority at this moment. The priority is assessing fetal well-being.
B. Notifying the client's provider may be necessary, but it is not the immediate priority.
C. Checking the fetal heart rate (FHR) is the priority action to assess fetal well-being after the observed fluid gush, as it could indicate rupture of membranes and potentially fetal distress.
D. Obtaining a pH test of the fluid can be done later for confirmation of rupture of membranes but is not the immediate priority compared to assessing fetal well-being.
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