Which of the following is true of salicylates?
A. Salicylates stimulate the medullary center known as the chemoreceptor trigger zone.
B. Salicylates inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.
C. Salicylates directly irritate the stomach mucosal lining.
D. All of the above are correct.
Answer: D
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A. Sensorimotor. B. Preoperational. C. Concrete operational. D. Formal operations.
A client from Southeast Asia who has been ill with influenza is admitted with self-inflicted open sores and bruising on both forearms. When questioned about the wounds, the client stated that it was done to aid in the healing process
The nurse should recognize: 1. This may be a cultural practice. 2. The client is delusional. 3. The client belongs to a cult. 4. The cause of the wounds is unimportant.
A parent reports to the nurse that his child is learning new words faster than he can write them in the baby book. According to Piaget, the nurse realizes that this child is in which phase?
1. Intuitive thought phase 2. Preconceptual phase 3. Concrete operations phase 4. Formal operations phase
The nurse is caring for a newborn infant who has Down syndrome. Which nursing action reflects the nurse's use of the ethical principle of nonmaleficence?
A) The nurse speaks truthfully to the parents regarding their child's prognosis. B) The nurse provides safe, competent nursing care to avoid harming the infant. C) The nurse involves the parents in making health care decisions for their child. D) The nurse fairly allocates resources for caring for newborns in a facility.