When a patient is on aspirin therapy, what should the nurse instruct the patient to watch for and report to the physician?
1. Increase in appetite
2. Edema in bilateral feet
3. Burning on urination
4. Blood in stools
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The greatest concern with aspirin therapy is the production of GI distress and bleeding. Bleeding may often occur "silently" (occult bleeding) and without pain.
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A nurse has been working overtime because of high hospital census and a decreased work force. The nurse is concerned about the danger of work-related burnout or compassion fatigue. To combat this risk, the nurse should:
a. increase nursing responsibilities at work. b. take control over new areas at work to reduce stress. c. strengthen relationships outside of the hospital. d. hang out with co-workers when not at work.
Which of the following might be the focus of historical nursing research? (Select all that apply.)
a. The evolution of the role of the physician in the 20th century b. Diseases that resulted in significant mortality in the 18th century c. Patterns of nursing staffing in years of shortage prior to 1980 d. A person or persons who have contributed to the profession of nursing e. Social patterns that have fostered or squelched nurses' developing autonomy
Which of these statements about a nurse who has never had chickenpox caring for a client with herpes zoster during the draining, open lesions phase of the illness is TRUE?
a. The nurse is at risk of contracting herpes zoster. b. The nurse could contract herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2. c. The nurse may develop chickenpox as a result of this exposure. d. The nurse would not be at risk for developing any condition if consistently using universal precautions.
A patient's IV flow needs to be checked frequently so that any adjustments in rate will be small. The allowable percent of change varies according to the institution's policy, patient's condition, and other factors. For this problem set only, assume that the patient's flow rate may be reset if the maximum variation from the physician's order is not more than 25%. Compute the percent of variation
before resetting IV flow rates, and indicate either the new flow rate you will set or the appropriate action you will take. The following IV order will be regulated manually: 1,000 mL D5W IV to infuse in 8 hours. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. After 6 hours, 200 mL of IV fluid remains. If necessary and if allowable, reset the IV so that it is completed on time. What would the adjusted rate have to be? Adjusted rate, if allowable: __________ gtt/min Fill in the blank(s) with correct word