For the patient who is taking daily doses of ibuprofen for arthritis, the amount of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as acetaminophen should be limited, in order to prevent a peptic ulcer, to a daily intake of _____ tablets of 500
mg. a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
C
There is an increased risk of peptic ulcer in individuals taking regular doses of over-the-counter (OTC) NSAIDs such as ibuprofen and naproxen. When combined with more than 2 g of aceta-minophen per day, the risk increases. Daily doses of acetaminophen over 2 g along with other NSAIDs increase the risk of upper GI bleeding by twofold.
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Which of the following orders should the nurse expect for a client admitted with a threatened abortion?
a. Pad count b. Ritodrine IV c. NPO d. Meperidine (Demerol) 50 mg every 3 hours prn
The "art of nursing" refers mainly to the use of
a. imaginative caring strategies. b. creative approaches to patient problems. c. professional intuition based on experience. d. multiple levels of patient assessment.
The nurse assessing a patient who walked into the emergency department decides the patient is in no acute distress. Which patient condition would support the nurse's decision?
1. Limping and walking with the assistance of a possible family member or friend 2. Gasping for breath and holding a bloody tissue to the nose 3. Ambulating, breathing without difficulty, possible right arm/shoulder pain because holding arm bent and close to body 4. Calling for help while limping with the use of a cane
The final section of a performance appraisal is a rating scale. This scale is very detailed and relates to competency standards specific to surgical clients
The scale is a summary of performance directly observed or documentation reviewed and is specific to client care situations in which the employee has been involved. This type of evaluation is most commonly known as: a. A traditional rating scale. b. Management by objectives/learning goals. c. A forced distribution scale. d. A behaviorally anchored rating scale.