An older patient takes over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for self-treatment of arthritis. For which nutritional health problems will the nurse include when assessing this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Thirst
B) Nausea
C) Diarrhea
D) Vomiting
E) Constipation
B, C, D, E
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Nutritional health problem risks associated with taking NSAIDs include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation. Thirst is not associated with taking NSAIDs.
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A) Kidneys B) Lungs C) Liver D) Brain
The parents of a newborn ask the nurse about the things their baby can see. The nurse responds correctly by saying:
A) "Babies aren't able to see until they are around 4 months old." B) "Newborns aren't able to focus, so everything looks blurry to them." C) "Babies won't track moving objects until about 5 months." D) "Newborns blink in response to bright lights and sound, and will follow large objects."
A third of the body’s fluid is contained in the extracellular interstitial fluid spaces that include what
a. Urine b. Intraocular fluids c. Lymph d. Blood plasma e. Sweat
State the healthcare worker's responsibilities with regard to adverse reactions of drugs, dependence, and drug abuse.
What will be an ideal response?