A patient is taking 81 mg of aspirin daily to decrease MI risk and uses acetaminophen for mild osteoarthritis symptoms. For flare-ups of osteoarthritis pain, the primary care NP should prescribe:
a. ibuprofen (Motrin).
b. celecoxib (Celebrex).
c. naproxen (Naprosyn).
d. increasing the dose of aspirin.
C
Concomitant use of an NSAID with aspirin has been shown to reduce the cardioprotective effects of aspirin. However, naproxen does not appear to have this risk.
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A client seen in the emergency department is noted to be stuporous. Which of the following assessment findings would be of most concern?
a. Elevated blood pressure b. Elevated cholesterol levels c. New exercise routine d. Painting furniture in a windowless room
The nurse explains that the pulse—the expansion and contraction of an artery—is produced by contraction of the:
a. right atrium. b. right ventricle. c. left atrium. d. left ventricle.
The nurse is planning to assess the blood pressure of a patient with a BMI of 40
Which approaches will the nurse use to correctly obtain this patient's blood pressure? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Use a cuff with a bladder that is 80% of the patient's arm circumference. 2. Use a thigh cuff. 3. Use an adult cuff on the patient's forearm. 4. Assess the blood pressure using the same approach each time. 5. Use an adult cuff on the patient's thigh.
Ordinary items that are modified for use by patients with disabilities are
A) modified utensils. B) adaptive devices. C) ambulatory aids. D) ADL self-help tools.