Which of the following is a serious adverse effect of ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) in the elderly?
a) Neuropathy.
b) Impaired renal function.
c) Hypoglycemia.
d) Rebound headaches.
Answer: b) Impaired renal function.
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The nurse working in a physician's office admits a client and gathers information about the client's reason for visiting. While the client talks, the nurse:
1. Writes down exactly what the client says. 2. Listens actively and observes the client as she talks. 3. Measures vital signs. 4. Performs hand hygiene.
A client at 32 weeks' gestation is admitted with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta previa has been confirmed by ultrasound. What should be included in the nursing plan? Select all that apply
1. No vaginal exams 2. Encourage activity. 3. No intravenous access until labor begins 4. Evaluate fetal heart rate with an external monitor. 5. Monitor blood loss, pain, and uterine contractility. Correct
An adolescent is being seen in the clinic for evaluation of acromegaly. The nurse understands that which occurs with acromegaly?
a. There is a lack of growth hormone (GH) being produced. b. There is excess growth hormone (GH) after closure of the epiphyseal plates. c. There is an excess of growth hormone (GH) before the closure of the epiphyseal plates. d. There is a lack of thyroid hormone being produced.
The prognosis is the
A. expected outcome of a disease. B. cause of an illness. C. primary sign of illness progression. D. presenting signs and symptoms.