Nursing 3100 exam 3 Complete Questions & Answers!!

Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? - ANSWER Take the medication with food --Taking medication with food will decrease GI irritation A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for an older child for their4-month-old baby with a fever. Which response should the nurse provide? - ANSWER Infant drops should be used because they are different from liquid medicine -- infant drops should be used bc it has a different concentration than a children formula Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client receiving ibuprofen (Advil) for long-term therapy? - ANSWER Hemoglobin and hematocrit (can be decreased) Bleeding times (can be increased) Liver function (AST and ALT may increase) Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has experienced a sports-related injury to theirleg? - ANSWER Swelling Pain Warmth -- signs of inflammation A client that is experiencing inflammation from an injury asks the nurse how long it will take to respond to treatment. Which is the best response by the nurse? - ANSWER About a week and a half for symptoms to resolve