The nurse is caring for a patient who has been in a motor vehicle accident. The patient has been diagnosed with pleurisy. What is the preferred treatment for pain caused by pleurisy?
A) Morphine sulfate
B) Meperidine sulfate
C) Acetaminophen
D) Indomethacin
D
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The nurse is caring for a patient with multisystem organ failure. Which patient assessment findings are under the control of the sympathetic nervous system?
1. Blood glucose level 210 mg/dL 2. Blood pressure 180/90 mmHg 3. Total cholesterol level 300 mg/dL 4. Respiratory rate 14 and regular 5. Hyperactive bowel sounds
The nurse instructs a client that the androgens produced by the adrenal glands support:
Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. sebaceous gland stimulation. 2. cartilage growth of the larynx, producing a deeper-toned voice. 3. pubic hair growth. 4. skeletal growth spurt. 5. sperm production.
A client who is at 10 weeks' gestation is concerned about the amount of saliva that is in her mouth since she seems to be spitting when she talks. How should the nurse respond?
1. "You should avoid astringent mouthwashes and chewing gum." 2. "That's called ptyalism, and it's usually caused by increased salt intake during the second trimester." 3. "Excess salivation commonly occurs during the first trimester, although the cause is unknown." 4. "Let's schedule you for a doctor's appointment, because excessive salivation can signal a complication of pregnancy."
Abuse of an older adult who lives in a long term care facility such as a nursing home or residential care facility is termed