A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving a salicylate for pain relief. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following suggesting salicylism?
A) Constipation
B) Bradycardia
C) Sleeplessness
D) Flushing
Ans: D
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Flushing is one of the symptoms of salicylism that the nurse should monitor for. Tachycardia, not bradycardia, is a symptom of salicylism. Sleeplessness and constipation are not symptoms of salicylism.
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