A 70-year-old woman who is on long-term ibuprofen therapy for osteoarthritis has returned to the clinic for her regular 6-month visit. In the last couple of months, she has been having increasing periods of abdominal pain
The nurse suspects that this pain may be related to
A) anemia.
B) peptic ulcer disease or gastritis.
C) interstitial nephritis.
D) constipation.
B
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The nurse is caring for a patient who has just been admitted with atelectasis and anticipates which possible treatments for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Chest tube B) Surgical removal of the affected lung C) Oxygen delivery D) Assisted ventilation E) Antianxiety medication
Which statements best describe an anxiety disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Anxiety is expressed in ineffective ways. b. Coping mechanisms are used to deal with anxiety. c. Coping mechanisms do not relieve anxiety. d. Defense mechanisms are used occasionally.
When preparing an individualized teaching plan for a client with rheumatoid arthritis, which topic should the nurse omit from the generalized teaching plan for clients with arthritis?
a. ulnar drift b. Heberden nodes c. Swan neck deformity d Boutonniere deformity
While providing wound care, the nurse skips a step and does not cleanse the wound before applying a new sterile dressing. What action did this nurse make?
a. Crime b. Summons c. Malpractice d. Respondeat superior