In teaching a client about NSAIDs, the nurse is careful to teach about how to monitor for side effects. What side effect is of special concern?
a. Tachycardia
b. Polyuria
c. Elevated temperature
d. Gastrointestinal upset or distress
ANS: D
NSAIDs commonly cause gastrointestinal lining breakdown that may lead to ulceration.
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The United States ranks 21st for maternal mortality and 27th for infant mortality rates when compared to the rest of the world. Which factor has the greatest impact on decreasing these rates?
A) Resolving all language and cultural differences B) Ensuring early and adequate prenatal care C) Providing more extensive women's shelters D) Encouraging all women to eat a balanced diet
The critical care nurse explains to the family of a client who is to receive nimodipine following hemorrhagic stroke that the purpose of this drug is to treat
a. dizziness. b. hypertension. c. spasticity. d. vasospasm.
During a focused endocrine assessment, a patient states that a brother has fragile X syndrome. What should the nurse recall about this health problem?
A. It is not a relevant issue since the patient is female. B. It is a health condition separate from the endocrine system. C. It is an endocrine disorder having a genetic basis. D. It is a blood disorder.
The hospital is developing a new maternity unit. What aspects should be included in the planning of this new unit to best promote family wellness?
1. Normal newborn nursery centrally located to all client rooms 2. A kitchen with refrigerator stocked with juice and sandwiches 3. Small, cozy rooms with a client bed and rocking chair 4. A nursing model based on providing couplet care