The rationale for giving a MI patient low-dose aspirin (ASA) is because the medication
A) serves as an antipyretic.
B) diminishes platelet aggregation.
C) induces analgesic effects.
D) promotes mild sedation.
B
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A nurse is asked how many kilocalories per gram (kcal/g) carbohydrates and protein can provide. How should the nurse reply?
a. 2 kcal/g b. 4 kcal/g c. 9 kcal/g d. 12 kcal/g
The patients below present in the emergency department. The psychiatric unit has one bed available. Which patient should be admitted? The patient:
a. feeling anxiety and a sad mood after separation from a spouse of 10 years. b. who self-inflicted a superficial cut on the forearm after a family argument. c. experiencing dry mouth and tremor related to haloperidol (Haldol). d. who is a parent and hears voices saying, "Smother your baby."
Some workplace strategies that nurses can utilize to help prevent fatigue are listed below. Which is not necessarily correct?
a. Stay up 24 hours when you are switching from a day to night shift. b. Take an uninterrupted 15-minute break every four hours. c. Rotate shift work clockwise when possible: days, evening, nights. d. Share a ride home or use public transportation.
A physician's order indicates to administer a medication to the patient via the percutaneous route. The nurse can anticipate that the patient will receive this medication
a. intramuscularly. b. subcutaneously. c. topically. d. rectally.