The patient scheduled for a liver biopsy has given the nurse a list of medications routinely taken at home. The nurse should be concerned about the:
1. aspirin.
2. multivitamin.
3. furosemide.
4. acetaminophen.
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Aspirin is an anticoagulant, which can increase the risk of postoperative bleeding. Drugs taken long term may require dosage adjustments because of the effects of surgery or addi-tional drugs.
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1. Gathering information about a client. 2. Organizing data. 3. Documenting data. 4. Measuring responses to nursing interventions. 5. Validating data.
What is the earliest recognizable clinical manifestation(s) of CF?
a. Meconium ileus b. History of poor intestinal absorption c. Foul-smelling, frothy, greasy stools d. Recurrent pneumonia and lung infections
A patient has been admitted with chest pain and generalized discomfort. Which of the following assessment data will assist the nurse in setting realistic goals for patient therapy and education?
1. demographic data including age, sex, race, and weight of patient 2. knowledge of the patient's functional status prior to illness 3. cardiovascular risk factors, such as history of smoking and stress level 4. family history of disease, diet history, and prior medical history
The nurse is using the Glasgow coma scale to monitor the neurologic status of a child with a head injury. What does this scale measure?
A) Verbal and motor responses B) Used one or two times a day to note changes in the neurologic status C) Compare the child's results with other children of the same age D) Monitors the child's vision by using a bright flashlight