Decreased ability to speak, listen, read, and comprehend is known as aphasia
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A patient will begin taking dabigatran etexilate [Pradaxa] to prevent stroke. The nurse will include which statement when teaching this patient?
a. Dabigatran should be taken on an empty stomach to improve absorption. b. It is important not to crush, chew, or open capsules of dabigatran. c. The risk of bleeding with dabigatran is less than that with warfarin [Coumadin]. d. To remember to take dabigatran twice daily, a pill organizer can be useful.
A client has advanced systemic sclerosis and presents with a mask-like face and limited ROM of the mouth. Which nursing diagnosis is most important to address an important concept related to this client?
a. Altered Body Image b. Impaired Skin Integrity c. Risk for Constipation d. Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition
Mr. J. states he does not know if a god exists or not. He would be considered to be a(n)
a. agnostic c. atheist b. shinto d. sikhism
Pruritus accompanying a rash may be caused by:
A) Allergic reactions to environmental exposure. B) Medications. C) Renal failure. D) All of the above.