NURS 3100 - Final Exam Questions with complete solutions

Which statement should the nurse include in the education for a client prescribed a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)? CORRECT ANSWER "Take your medication with food" 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT 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? CORRECT ANSW