A patient comes to the clinic complaining of ringing in her ears. In assessing this patient, you find out she is taking aspirin 4 times a day, and sometimes she takes an extra dose to relieve her arthritis pain. You would suspect:
1. this is a normal finding with an extra dose of medication.
2. this is an adverse reaction to the medication.
3. there is nothing to worry about.
4. this is what aspirin is supposed to do.
2
Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) is an adverse reaction to antiinflammatory analgesics.
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A nursing instructor is conducting a class on the different types of blood cells. Which of the following would the instructor include as the correct function? Select all that apply
A) Erythrocytes supply our cells with oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. B) Erythrocytes control bleeding from microscopic to major tears in our tissues. C) Leukocytes supply our cells with oxygen from the lungs to the tissues. D) Leukocytes protect the body from dangerous organisms. E) Megakaryocytes control bleeding from microscopic to major tears in our tissues.
A nurse is creating a plan of care for an obstetric patient receiving tocolytic medications. The nurse provides patient education about the medication
The nurse asks the patient, "What out-come do we want to see as a result of the tocolytic therapy?" Which response by the patient best demonstrates understanding of this medication? a. "I will have sufficient milk production." b. "The medication will directly affect my comfort level." c. "The delivery will be postponed at least 24 hours." d. "My breasts will be soft but not engorged."
Which of the following statements correctly defines the term "perinatal death rate"?
A) Number of deaths in utero of a fetus 500 g or more per 1000 live births B) Number of deaths per 1000 live births occurring in the first 28 days of life C) Number of deaths per 1000 live births occurring at birth or in the first 12 months of life D) Number of deaths per 1000 live births beginning when the fetus reaches 500 g and ending 28 days after birth
The nurse notes reddened areas over the hips and sacrum of a client with paraplegia from a spinal cord injury. Which action does the nurse implement?
a. Massage the reddened areas with a barrier cream. b. Perform hip flexion and extension range-of-motion (ROM) exercises. c. Reposition the client so that the reddened area does not bear weight. d. Ensure that the client sits in a chair at least once each shift.