An older adult woman has been experiencing significant joint pain and has informed her primary care provider that she has begun taking aspirin two to three times each day
What aspect of this patient's medical history may contraindicate the use of aspirin?
A) The patient has a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes.
B) The patient has a history of peptic ulcer disease.
C) The patient had a total abdominal hysterectomy 2 years ago.
D) The patient takes an SSRI for depression.
B
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A client receives radioactive iodine as part of a diagnostic procedure. After the test, what actions must the nurse take?
a. Ask the client about previous allergic reactions to iodine or shellfish. b. Assess the client's skin for breakdown and allergic reaction to the iodine. c. Collect and discard the client's urine in a special container approved for handling radioactive wastes. d. Notify the client's family.
A nurse is caring for an elderly client who has received cimetidine. Which of the following interventions should the nurse perform?
A) Monitor the client for complaints of pain or sour taste. B) Monitor the client for concentrated urine and restlessness. C) Closely monitor the client for confusion and dizziness. D) Report symptoms of tardive dyskinesia to the primary health care provider.
A patient in the rehabilitation phase of the burn injury is setting goals with the nurse. What goals would be appropriate at this time? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Increased participation in activities of daily living B) Increased understanding of the planned follow-up care C) Increased control of treatment D) Adjustment to alterations in lifestyle E) Recognition of complications
The student nurse is attending a lecture about commitment to the profession to nursing. The student concludes that personal commitment goals are met when the student:
1. Calls in sick for clinical because of a respiratory infection. 2. Chooses to skip class to attend a political rally. 3. Misses clinical to study for the NCLEX exam. 4. Declines to observe a new procedure to give an unnecessary bath.