A patient with anginal chest pain is given a low-dose chewable aspirin tablet. In explaining the rationale for this medication to the patient and family, what information does the nurse include?
A) Aspirin will help control the pain.
B) Reduction of low-grade fever is important.
C) Anticoagulation effects will reduce clot formation.
D) Aspirin is less toxic to the liver than Tylenol.
C
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a. Abruptio placentae b. Placenta previa c. Preeclampsia d. Progeria
During a well-child physical,a 16-year-old girl has a normal history and physical except for an excessive amount of tooth enamel erosion,
a greater-than-normal number of filled cavities,and calluses on the back of her hand.Her body mass index is in the 50th to 75th percentile for her age. The nurse would be most concerned about 1. anorexia nervosa. 2. kwashiorkor. 3. bulimia nervosa. 4. marasmus.
During middle adulthood, several physical changes occur. Which is correct?
a. Most changes occur suddenly. b. Weight control becomes easier. c. Energy and endurance increase. d. It is common to need eyeglasses.
The patient tells the nurse about a burning sensation in the epigastric area. How should the nurse describe this type of pain when documenting the findings?
a. Referred b. Radiating c. Deep or visceral d. Superficial or cutaneous