A client is ordered to receive an NSAID for osteoarthritis. Which nursing intervention will treat the side effect most commonly associated with the NSAIDs?
a. Taking the medication with meals
b. Using sunscreen
c. Avoiding crowds
d. Encouraging deep breathing
ANS: A
The most common side effect is gastric upset, so taking the medication with meals will alleviate/assist with these symptoms.
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A) "Take your blood pressure only at night." B) "Swallow the drug whole and do not to cut, crush, or chew it." C) "Take the drug before bedtime." D) "Use over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to control headache or cold symptoms."
The nurse is planning care for an adolescent client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Which action by the client indicates the implemented plan of care is appropriate?
A) Refusing to attend school B) Refraining from attending any social functions C) Discussing skin changes with the healthcare provider D) Discussing skin changes with a good friend
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A nurse is caring for a client with major depressive disorder. The client is also experiencing delusions. The nurse understands that this is an example of which type of major depressive disorder?
A) With psychotic features B) With catatonic features C) With melancholic features D) With seasonal pattern