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maegan_martin

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The healthcare provider determines that an older patient is at risk for a stroke. Which medication will the nurse prepare to administer to this patient?
 
  1. Aspirin
  2. Warfarin
  3. Ibuprofen
  4. Low-molecular-weight heparin therapy

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A student nurse has presented an educational program on health maintenance for older persons with diabetes. Which statement by a participant after the program suggests the need for further education?
 
  A) If I start to feel nervous, sweaty, or shaky, I will lie down and take a nap.
  B) I will keep some hard candy with me at all times.
  C) If I get sick and can't eat, I will continue to take my insulin as my physician prescribed.
  D) I will start a walking program with my neighbors.


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Fayaz00962

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

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Rationale: Aspirin irreversibly inhibits platelet aggregation by blocking enzymes in the clotting process and impairing prostaglandin metabolism. Aspirin is used for primary and secondary prevention of myocardial infarction and stroke.

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maegan_martin

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Reply #2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jul 11, 2018
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Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

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Patients should never assume they are being given the appropriate drugs. They should make sure they know which drugs are being prescribed, and always double-check that the drugs received match the prescription.

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