One of the important concepts in the digestion of food and the absorption of nutri- ents is surface area. Surface area is increased in the oral cavity, in the stomach and in
the small intestine. Explain what happens and what structures are in each of these
areas that help increase the surface area allowing digestion and absorption to occur.

The nurse working at the senior center notices mrs jones, a 78-year old crying. the nurse approach mrs jones and asks if she needs . mrs jones stars “ i am so embarrassed. i had another accident and my pants are all wet. it’s like i’m a baby. i never should have come to the senior center." whar factors may be contributing to urinary incontinence? how should the nurse respond to mrs jones?

List the therapeutic actions, indications, pharmacokinetics, contraindications, most common adverse reactions, and important drug–drug interactions for each of these medications

Anurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus and is taking pioglitazone. the nurse should plan to monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects? a. tinnitus b. insomnia c. fluid retention d. orthostatic hypotension