Almost 2.5 million emergency rooms visits were associated with drug use or misuse.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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a. megakaryocytes b. dendritic cells c. monocytes d. neutrophils e. erythrocytes f. M cells.
A client is diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm that the physician just wants to "watch" for now. When teaching the client about signs/symptoms to watch for, the nurse will base the teaching on which of the following physiological principles?
A) Small diameter of this vessel will cause it to rupture more readily. B) The larger the aneurysm, the less tension placed on the vessel. C) As the aneurysm grows, more tension is placed on the vessel wall, which increases the risk for rupture. D) The primary cause for rupture relates to increase in abdominal pressure such as straining to have a bowel movement.
An older adult client is started on hydrochlorothiazide diuretic for edema of the legs. What education to prevent injury should the nurse provide?
a. Rise slowly out of a sitting position. b. Take the medication regularly in the morning at the same time. c. Eat a piece of fruit every day. d. Weigh yourself once a week.
Why are older adults showing increased prevalence of problems with prescription medications?