After giving a daily multivitamin supplement, for which side effect must you monitor?
a. Constipation and nausea
b. Belching and reflux
c. Abdominal distention and discomfort
d. Diarrhea and electrolyte imbalances
ANS: A
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A) Salicylates B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) C) Gold compounds D) Acetaminophen E) Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Clients in labor are encouraged to walk in which of these circumstances?
a. when the membranes are intact b. after pain medication has been given c. when crowning has occurred d. before the presenting part is engaged
A nurse working in the intensive care unit (ICU) notes that a patient is more confused and agitated than yesterday. Which nursing actions are evidence of patient advocacy?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The nurse assesses for common causes of confusion and agitation. 2. Tell the family that confusion and agitation frequently occur after ICU admission. 3. The nurse contacts the patient's primary care provider regarding the confusion. 4. The nurse documents findings and actions in the medical record. 5. Ask for assistance from the nurse manager if necessary.
From this description, which of the following is not a risk factor for melanoma in this patient?
A 35-year-old archaeologist comes to your office (located in Phoenix, Arizona) for a regular skin check-up. She has just returned from her annual dig site in Greece. She has fair skin and reddish-blonde hair. She has a family history of melanoma. She has many freckles scattered across her skin. A) Age B) Hair color C) Actinic lentigines D) Heavy sun exposure