The nurse is teaching a patient about the common side effects of chronic salicylate and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) therapy. Which body system side effects does the nurse focus on in the teaching plan?
a. central nervous system
b. skin
c. gastrointestinal
d. cardiovascular
Answer: c. gastrointestinal
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Which of the following is an effective communication technique that should be included in the teaching plan for the family members of a woman in whom Alzheimer's disease has been diagnosed recently?
a. Use simple, familiar words, along with short and simple sentences. b. If the client tends to pace a lot, be sure to encourage her to sit during interactions. c. If she doesn't understand the communication, change key words. d. Use hand gestures when speaking to try to explain what is being said.
A patient who is postoperative day 1 following neck dissection surgery has rung his call bell complaining of numb fingers, stiff hands, and a tingling sensation in his lips and around his mouth
The nurse should anticipate that this patient may require the IV administration of: A) Potassium chloride B) Calcium gluconate C) Magnesium sulfate D) Sodium phosphate
A student is creating a new document and wants to center the text on the page from left to right and from top to bottom. Which menu would the student need to access to complete this change?
A) Format B) View C) Page setup D) Font
Unlike stable plaque, unstable plaque:
A. has a cholesterol core. B. develops in arteries rather than in veins. C. has a thin cap that can erode, rupture, and break away. D. builds slowly over the years.