Which of these medications are appropriate for L.M.'s diagnosis? Select all that apply and
state the rationale for the ones you chose. Then, give a reason for those you feel are not
appropriate.
What will be an ideal response?
Acetaminophen would be administered for fever or mild pain. Morphine is indicated for moderate
pain. Cefotaxime is indicated for infection. Ondansetron is indicated for vomiting. Baclofen, a muscle
relaxer, is not indicated. Enalapril, an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, used to treat
hypertension, is not indicated.
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a. aspirin. b. acetaminophen. c. diflunisal. d. morphine sulfate.
A nursing student is studying the principle of autonomy. Which example most accurately depicts this principle?
a. changing a dressing on a wound as needed b. describing surgery to a client before the consent is signed c. transporting a client to a scheduled physical therapy appointment d. administering a morning dose of insulin before breakfast
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