What precaution should a nurse initiate when caring for a patient with hepatitis B?

Which condition is treated by saliva substitutes?

For which complication should a nurse be careful to monitor a patient after a liver biopsy?

The nurse is planning to administer an antacid to a patient diagnosed with PUD who will receive an H2 antagonist at 8:00 AM. When is the most appropriate time for the nurse to provide the antacid to this patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient's mouth and notes white, milk curd-appearing plaques attached to the oral mucosa. Which condition is present?

When assisting with the admission of a new resident to a long-term care facility, a nurse notes a current history of peptic ulcer disease. What type of pain should the nurse expect the resident to describe?

A home health nurse is assigned to follow-up on a patient recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Which primary symptom should the nurse take into consideration when updating the nursing interventions on this patient's care plan?

A long-term care nurse is assisting a well-nourished, 80-year-old resident with the diagnosis of esophageal cancer on methods to deal with dysphagia. What nursing intervention will best help to improve the resident's condition?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching to a parent about the use of nystatin for an infant who has oral candidiasis. Which of the following statements by the parent indicates an understanding of the administration of nystatin?

The nurse is preparing to administer medications and notes that a patient has sucralfate ordered QID. When is the best time to administer this medication?

A patient is receiving morphine for pain control. What will the nurse emphasize about preventing constipation?