Patients should be warned about the overuse of topical wintergreen oil to treat muscle strains, as overapplication can lead to:
1. Respiratory depression
2. Cardiac disturbance
3. Salicylates poisoning
4. Life-threatening rashes
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The nurse maintains accurate documentation in order to support which of the following purposes of client records?
1. A written or computer-based communication to others 2. A formal, legal document that provides evidence of client care 3. An informal collection of information for others to share 4. A formal, computer-based record of the client
An 80-year-old woman is visiting the clinic for a checkup. She states, "I can't walk as much as I used to." The nurse is observing for motor dysfunction in her hip and should ask her to:
a. Internally rotate her hip while she is sitting. b. Abduct her hip while she is lying on her back. c. Adduct her hip while she is lying on her back. d. Externally rotate her hip while she is standing.
The patient has been diagnosed with severe aortic valve stenosis. Considering the most common symptoms caused by aortic valve stenosis, what is the most important nursing intervention?
A) Document characteristics of the aortic stenosis murmur. B) Teach patient to rise slowly from a supine position. C) Assess peripheral circulation more frequently. D) Assess for and document pulmonary adventitious sounds.
Can insulin syringes be used to measure any medication for parenteral use?
What will be an ideal response?