A patient scheduled for a liver biopsy has given a nurse a list of medications routinely taken at home. Which medication should the nurse question?
a. Aspirin
b. Multivitamin
c. Furosemide
d. Acetaminophen
A
Aspirin is an anticoagulant, which can increase the risk of postoperative bleeding. Drugs that have been taken for a long time may require dose adjustments because of the effects of surgery or the effect of additional drugs, which may be held or modified.
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The nurse who provides holistic care includes sexuality in the plan of care. What patient will need further assessment to determine whether sexual activity will be safe?
A) The patient with benign prostatic hypertrophy B) The patient with cardiovascular disease C) The patient who is post-menopausal with vaginal dryness D) The patient taking antiviral medications to treat HIV.
The nurse utilized evidence-based practice to plan the care for a patient. One feature of this approach would be:
a. It is purely nursing-focused. b. Clinical practice is based upon nursing theory. c. Evaluation is based on patient outcomes. d. Individual and organizational factors guide the integration of these new practices.
The nurse teaching a support group of women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) about how to manage activities of daily living suggests that they
a. stand rather than sit when performing household and yard chores. b. strengthen small hand muscles by wringing sponges or washcloths. c. protect the knee joints by sleeping with a small pillow under the knees. d. avoid activities that require repetitive use of the same muscles and joints.
Short-term nursing center residents:
a. Have birth defects b. Have childhood injuries or diseases c. Are recovering from fractures, acute ill-ness, or surgery d. Are dying