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A 70-year-old woman has begun treatment for rheumatoid arthritis with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The nurse should consequently monitor the patient for signs and symptoms of what adverse effect?
 
  A) Cardiovascular (CV) complications
  B) Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding
  C) Fatigue and confusion
  D) Nausea and vomiting

Question 2

A 36-year-old woman has been experiencing debilitating pain and fatigue for several months and has sought care on numerous occasions from several different care providers. She is now being assessed for fibromyalgia.
 
  The patient tells the clinic nurse that it is an incredible relief to have a possible diagnosis, stating, I felt for so long that absolutely no one was taking me seriously. The nurse should recognize that this statement represents an improvement in which of the following nursing diagnoses?
  A) Powerlessness
  B) Ineffective coping
  C) Ineffective therapeutic regimen management
  D) Anxiety


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A


xroflmao

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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