A client diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis receives a prescription for indomethacin. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate the need for further instruction about this medication?
1. "I have to let my doctor know if I need to start blood pressure medications."
2. "I have to make sure I get my kidneys tested as scheduled."
3. "I need to get my eyes checked regularly."
4. "This medication shouldn't upset my stomach."
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Indomethacin can cause nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation, and flatulence. This is the statement that would indicate the need for further instruction about this medication. The client should regularly have her eyes, kidneys, and liver checked for impairment.
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A nurse managing the care of a depressed patient will use the Beck Depression Inventory Scale at admission and during the course of treatment. The nurse expects to obtain assessment data that would: (Select all that apply.)
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