A patient who is well-known to the clinic asked if it would safe for him to take Excedrin Extra Strength for the treatment of a severe headache
The nurse is well aware of this patient's medical history and should advise against using this medication based on what aspect of his current health status? A) The patient has not adhered to previous treatment regimens.
B) The patient has a chronic venous ulcer on his lower leg.
C) The patient has a diagnosis of liver cirrhosis.
D) The patient is a smoker.
C
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People with hepatic impairment should not receive this combination agent on an ongoing basis. They may not metabolize acetaminophen in this combined medication effectively, leading to hepatotoxicity. Lack of previous adherence, cigarette smoking, and the presence of skin ulcers do not necessarily contraindicate the use of this drug.
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1) Teaching the client that he must lose weight to control his blood sugar 2) Informing the client he must exercise at least three times per week 3) Explaining to the client he must come to the diabetic clinic weekly 4) Determining the client's main concerns about his diabetes
Which of the following would the nurse most likely assess in a client with diabetes who is experiencing autonomic neuropathy?
A) Skeletal deformities B) Paresthesias C) Erectile dysfunction D) Soft tissue ulceration
Historically, nursing has always been distinctly separate from the medical model
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
A school nurse is responsible for teaching adolescents about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). When discussing chlamydia, the nurse instructs the students that it is:
1. A viral infection that cannot be cured 2. Treated with a full course of antibiotics 3. Contracted via blood-borne exchange 4. Prevented with the use of spermicidals