Question 141 out of 1 points a patient who is

 Question 14
1 out of 1 points
A patient who is postoperative day one following a metatarsal amputation
is experiencing nausea and vomiting. Consequently, the nurse has
administered an intravenous dose of metoclopramide. This drug will
relieve the patient's nausea by

.
 Question 15
1 out of 1 points
A clinic nurse is planning care for a 68-year-old man who has been on
omeprazole (Prilosec) therapy for heartburn for some time. Regarding the
patient's safety, which of the following would be a priority nursing action?
 Question 16
1 out of 1 points
A patient has been prescribed a histamine-2 (H
2
) receptor antagonist for
the treatment of GERD. Why are H
2
RAs more effective than H
1
receptor
antagonists in the treatment of diseases of the upper GI tract?
 Question 17
1 out of 1 points
A patient who takes aluminum hydroxide with magnesium hydroxide
(Mylanta) frequently for upset stomach, heartburn, and sour stomach is
seen regularly in the clinic. The nurse should assess which of the
following?