For which finding should the nurse notify the healthcare provider for a client prescribed prednisone?
A. Unexplained fever
B. History of heart failure
C. Asthma
D. Arthritis
Answer: A
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A) Visual impairment B) Forgetfulness C) Cognitive deficits D) Mobility issues E) Order entry error
The nurse has initiated a blood transfusion. Which action is now priority?
A) Assign the UAP to sit with the client for 15 minutes. B) Stay with the client and closely observe him for the first 5–10 minutes of the transfusion. C) Advise the client to notify the nurse if he experiences any chilling, nausea, flushing, or rapid heart rate. D) Return to the room and take a set of vital signs in 15 minutes.
The nurse is teaching a patient about the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Which statement made by the patient indicates that more teaching is needed?
a. "I should avoid taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) any time I am also taking an over-the-counter NSAID." b. "Because aspirin causes me to have asthma, I should never take another NSAID like ibuprofen (Advil)." c. "I should try to avoid taking any NSAID, even over-the-counter NSAIDs, for more than a few days or a week." d. "Because Celebrex (celecoxib) has so few side effects, I don't have to worry about how often I take it."
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