A client is prescribed tolmetin to be taken at home. The nurse ...

[JMatthes]

A client is prescribed tolmetin to be taken at home. The nurse would instruct the client to monitor for which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Dark, tarry stools
  B) Jaundice
  C) Hot, dry, flushed skin
  D) Increased urine output
  E) Unusual or prolonged bleeding

Question 2

Prior to administering an NSAID to a client, the nurse should obtain which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) History of allergies
  B) Pain assessment
  C) Current medical conditions
  D) Past medical conditions
  E) Vital signs

[blakeserpa]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client or caregiver to monitor for dark, tarry stools; hot, dry, flushed skin; decreased urine output; and unusual or prolonged bleeding.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
Before administering an NSAID, the nurse should obtain a history of allergies and past medical conditions. Other preadministration assessment includes pain, current medical conditions and vital signs.

[JMatthes]

TYSM

[Jsherida]

Excellent