A man with arthritis has taken the maximum dose of aspirin and ibuprofen for pain for two years. Which of the following adverse side effects could be expected?
A. Loss of appetite
B. Positive occult fecal blood test
C. Gastric pain immediately after taking the medication
D. Prone to frequent infections
Answer: B. Positive occult fecal blood test
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While conducting passive range-of-motion exercises with a client, the nurse should do all of the following, EXCEPT:
a. start at the foot of the body and move to the head. b. rotate the head 1/4 turn from side to side and then flexed and extended. c. flex, extend, adduct, and abduct the arms. d. avoid exercises on a joint if the client complains of discomfort.
Which older client is at greatest risk for vitamin D deficiency?
1. The client on steroids for pneumonia 2. The client who is lactose intolerant 3. The client who gardens as a hobby 4. The client on phenytoin while hospitalized
When looking at evidence-based practice to support the methods used to facilitate smoking cessation, which type of evidence would be the best for the nurse to examine?
a. Scientific literature found in systematic reviews b. Double-blind randomized controlled trial c. Quasi-experimental studies d. Expert opinion
The nurse suspects that a newborn needs a complete neurologic examination by a healthcare provider. What finding did the nurse use to make this clinical decision? Select all that apply
1. Absence of the plantar grasp 2. Absence of the truncal reflex 3. Presence of the stepping reflex 4. Presence of a nonnutritive sucking reflex 5. Presence of bringing the hand to the mouth