NURS 3100 Final Exam Review Correct 100%

Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? - ANSWER "Take your medication with food or milk" A client asks the nurse if they can use liquid acetaminophen (Tylenol) that is used for an older child for their 4-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." Which laboratory tests should the nurse anticipate evaluating prior to a client receiving ibuprofen (Advil) for long-term therapy? - ANSWER Hemoglobin and hematocrit, bleeding times, liver function tests Which signs of inflammation should the nurse anticipate for a client that has experienced a sports-related injury to their leg? - ANSWER Swelling, pain, warmth 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 "It will take about a week and a half for the symptoms to resolve" The nurse has provided education about the action of histamines for a client. Which statement indicates an understanding of the information? - ANSWER Histamine dilates the vessels in the nose, so it is congested and stuffy. A client tells the nurse they would prefer to indefinitely take pre