The nurse has given the client with atrial fibrillation instructions to take one 1 aspirin daily. The client says to the nurse, "Why do I need to take this? I don't get any pain with my heart rhythm."Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. "This will keep you from experiencing chest pain."
2. "This will most likely keep you from ever having a heart attack."
3. "This will prevent any inflammation from occurring on the walls of your heart."
4. "This will help prevent clot formation in your heart as a result of your heart's rhythm."
Answer: 4. "This will help prevent clot formation in your heart as a result of your heart's rhythm."
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A) The child is immune to further attacks of the disease. B) It does not matter because mumps in adulthood is not serious. C) The child should receive active immunization against mumps. D) There is nothing that can be done to prevent another attack of mumps in the future.
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a. Moist mucous membranes b. Weak pulses c. Tachycardia d. Polyuria e. Weight loss
A patient who had stomach cancer surgery 2 years ago is concerned about it recurring because of being fatigued. Which health problem should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing?
A. A return of the stomach cancer B. Ineffective coping C. Metastasis D. Vitamin deficiency