Extra credit (1 point):  What is another name for a prescription (Rx) drug?

A patient with pancreatic insufficiency is at risk for maldigestion of fats. Which of the following is most likely to be impaired, and what role does bile play in this process? 

A nurse is assessing a patient with suspected lower UTI. Which symptoms are most consistent with this diagnosis? 

In patients with cirrhosis, which of the following interventions is most important in preventing hepatic encephalopathy? 

A patient presents with difficulty swallowing, weight loss, and heartburn. The nurse suspects esophageal cancer. Which of the following diagnostic tests is the most appropriate to confirm the diagnosis? 

A patient with AKI is receiving IV fluids and has had a urine output of 80 mL in the past 12 hours. The nurse notes crackles in both lung bases and increasing confusion. What is the best nursing action? 

A patient with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) reports having frequent heartburn and regurgitation. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate to reduce these symptoms? 

Which age-related change affects medication dosing in older adults? 

A nurse is caring for a pregnant woman with acute pyelonephritis. What symptom supports this diagnosis? 

A 55-year-old patient is diagnosed with malabsorption syndrome. During your assessment, you note that the patient is experiencing significant weight loss and nutrient deficiencies. Which of the following is the primary site for nutrient absorption, and how does this site contribute to the patient’s condition?