A 75-year-old client arrives at the triage area of the emergency department complaining of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting brown liquid. The client states he has taken an NSAID type of medication for general muscle aches
What affect might this drug have related to this client's physical complaints?
A) gastric irritation and bleeding
B) increased BUN
C) diarrhea
D) constipation
A
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The perinatal nurse determines by vaginal examination that Carol is fully dilated and the fetal presenting part is descending rapidly with Carol's pushing efforts. The most appropriate nursing intervention at this time would be to:
A) Assist Carol with breathing to slow down her pushing B) Leave the room to call the physician to come for the birth C) Provide information to Carol's partner about her stage of labor D) Document Carol's progress and coping abilities in labor
In 24-hour time, 12 is added to the times from 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A 75-year-old patient who lives alone at home tells the nurse, "I am afraid of losing my independence because my eyes don't work as well they used to." Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Discuss the increased risk for falls that is associated with impaired vision. b. Explain that there are many ways to compensate for decreases in visual acuity. c. Suggest ways of improving the patient's safety, such as using brighter lighting. d. Ask the patient more about what type of vision problems are being experienced.
The priority nursing diagnosis for a child with bipolar disorder who has suicidal ideas would be
1. powerlessness related to moodinstability. 2. social isolation related to disorder. 3. risk for injury related to suicidalideas. 4. impaired social interaction.