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N213: Health Differences Across the Lifespan 3 Study Guide 46. Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority in the prevention of gastritis? a. Encourage the use of aspirin and ibuprofen b. Have the patient quit smoking, but they may still use alcohol c. Encourage the patient to refrain from alcohol and smoking d. Encourage a soft diet with the use of spices and seasonings 47. Which is a clinical manifestation of a stage three pressure ulcer? a. Superficial lesions that are erythema like and shiny b. There is formation of blisters and erosion of tissue c. The wound has foul-smelling purulent drainage d. The wound has ulceration and necrosis 48. What is the primary class of drugs used to treat systemic lupus erythematosus? a. Corticosteroids b. Catecholamines c. Antibiotics d. Antihypertensives 49. When evaluating a patient’s visual acuity, the nurse can plan to use which item? a. Tuning fork b. Retinal angiography c. Snellen chart d. Audiometer 50. You are caring for a patient with a stage three pressure ulcer. You note broken skin and tissue involvement. Which nursing intervention would be best to prevent any more injury from shearing force? a. Lifting the patient up in bed by using a draw sheet and another nurse to help b. Keeping the head of the bed at a 35 degree angle or lower c. Making sure nurses perform passive range of motion once per shift d. Repositioning the patient every two hours and using pillows for support 51. An EEG (electroencephalogram) is used to record electrical activity of: a. The brain b. Skeletal muscle c. The heart d. Smooth muscle

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