Explain why the role of aspirin in Reye's syndrome
What will be an ideal response?
Aspirin may aggravate the injurious effects of the virus or interact with the virus in causing liver and brain injury. For this reason, aspirin is not recommended for fever or pain relief among infants and children.
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When planning this patient's care, the nurse should address the consequences of the patient's aging cardiovascular system. These include an increased risk of which of the following? A) Hypervolemia B) Hyponatremia C) Hyperkalemia D) Hyperphosphatemia
The triage nurse in the ED is assessing a patient with chronic HF who has presented with worsening symptoms. In reviewing the patient's medical history, what is a potential primary cause of the patient's heart failure?
A) Endocarditis B) Pleural effusion C) Atherosclerosis D) Atrial-septal defect
During medication instruction about a cough syrup, the nurse says, "This medicine has a really bad taste.". The patient replies that she "can't taste anything anyway."
Which nursing assessment questions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "How long ago did you first notice your sense of taste has diminished?" 2. "Did you first notice this when you developed the cold you have now?" 3. "Have you noticed that you are having difficulty with your sense of smell as well?" 4. "Have you noticed any weight gain or puffiness around your eyes?" 5. "How many fluids are you drinking on an average day?"
A patient diagnosed with mania begins lithium therapy on October 1 . What is the earliest date a nurse can expect to see clinical improvement in the patient's condition?
a. October 3 b. October 8 c. October 21 d. November 1