The nurse is assessing a client who has been taking up to 4 grams of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every day for undiagnosed pain. Upon questioning, the client reports he also takes kava-kava for pain. To check for a reaction due to ingestion of acetaminophen and kava-kava, the nurse asks the client about
a) Sensitivity to hot and cold temperatures
b) Abrupt onset of rash and pruritus
c) Excessive clotting of blood
d) Shortness of breath
Ans: b) Abrupt onset of rash and pruritus
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a. Family b. Social c. Mental health d. Acute physical
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a. a breech presentation. c. immaturity of the fetal nervous system. b. fetal distress. d. possible heart block.
Which part of the cell directs the cell's activities?
a. Cell membrane b. Cytoplasm c. Protoplasm d. Nucleus
When administering first aid, your first consideration is
A. maintaining the airway. B. adequacy of circulation. C. signs and symptoms of shock. D. the degree of trauma to the patient.