The nurse is caring for a client who is being treated with aspirin and an oral antidiabetic agent. The nurse anticipates an increased risk of _____ from the interaction between the drugs
a. bleeding
b. clotting
c. hypoglycemia
d. hyperglycemia
ANS: C
Oral antidiabetic agents, when taken with aspirin, can increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
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a. acute. b. functional. c. chronic. d. remission.
Which of the following is true regarding informed consent?
a. Informed consent must be obtained for surgical procedures only. b. Parents can give informed consent for the treatment of their children. c. Informed consent means the patient is informed in medical language. d. A patient is informed that he or she has the right to revoke consent at any time.
The nurse is planning care for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client's symptoms are wheezing, tachycardia, increased respiratory rate, coughing up yellow mucus, and a low oxygen level
The highest-priority nursing diagnosis is: 1. Falls, Risk for 2. Knowledge, Deficient 3. Gas Exchange, Impaired 4. Anxiety.
Working posture is about the relationship between one part of the body and the other. Postural correction should be noted by workers, which one is not?
a. The worker recognizes own posture and corrects others. b. The worker is aware of postural stress but chooses to ignore for the sake of the patients’ well-being. c. The worker is sensitive to postural stress of tension and relaxation and comfort. d. Has understanding of the purpose of the activity and alert to hazards and potential risks.