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A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has an allergy to sulfa, is taking valproic acid (Depakote) for a seizure disorder, and has been newly diagnosed with osteoarthritis. The client states, "I keep seeing commercials on TV for Celebrex and I want to try it and see if it will help my pain." Upon review of scientific evidence, the nurse should inform the client of which of the following? - Celecoxib is contraindicated in clients with an allergy to sulfonamide. A nurse is working with the information technology department of his facility to establish a protocol regarding security mechanisms that will protect the electronic health records of clients. Which of the following could result in a violation of client confidentiality? - Ability of staff to access electronic health records of clients throughout the facility A nurse is caring for a client who had osteoarthritis and is considering treatment with acupuncture. Which of the following is acceptable for the nurse to include in discussion with the client? - Acupuncture has been proven to reduce pain and increase function. A nurse discovers that a client who is diagnosed with dementia received the wrong medication. Which of the following should be the nurse's first action? - Determine the client's condition A nurse is reinforcing teaching about transdermal nitroglycerin (Nitro-Dur) to a client who has stable angina. Which of the following statements by the client indicates teaching has been effective? - "The patch should be effective within an hour of being applied." A nurse is reinforcing teaching about HIV with a group of high school students. Which of the following information is appropriate for the nurse to include? - Initial HIV symptoms are often similar to the flu. A nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted to the medical unit with vomiting and possible dehydration. Which of the following findings requires immediate intervention? - Potassium 2.5 mEq/L (hypokalemia