Surgical patients should not take aspirin prior to their surgery because
A. the gastric irritation might complicate their recovery
1 B. the likelihood of contracting Reye's syndrome is increased
C. blood clotting time is increased
D. prostaglandin secretion will be increased
C. blood clotting time is increased
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A 9-year-old child has received an order for oral pravastatin (Pravachol) 40 mg/d for genetically linked hyperlipidemia. In preparation for patient teaching concerning this drug, what initial action will the nurse take?
A) Ask the parents to be present for the teaching session. B) Determine the appropriate time to discuss the drug with the patient. C) Question the doctor concerning the ordered dosage. D) Review the child's normal daily dietary intake of fatty foods.
The nurse delegates vital signs and daily weights of assigned clients to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) on duty. Which is the reason for the nurse to assess each client throughout the shift?
A) The UAP cannot report to the next shift. B) The UAP is not trustworthy. C) The nurse maintains the authority to care for the clients. D) The nurse remains accountable for the clients' care.
Which clinical indicator does the nurse use to assess a stage II pressure ulcer?
1. Deep, open crater 2. Persistent redness 3. Boggy consistency 4. Superficial blistering
A person who is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds has a body mass index of ____________________
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.