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jon_i

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on: Jul 24, 2018
A client is admitted to the hospital after consuming 5 grams of aspirin. The nurse should monitor the client for:
 
  a. respiratory stimulation c. blood clot formation
  b. heart failure d. liver failure

Question 2

The nurse understands that clients receiving intravenous infusions of morphine sulfate:
 
  a. may require periodic dosing with diphenhydramine for itching.
  b. are at high risk for developing tolerance to the drug.
  c. should be placed on mandatory bedrest.
  d. may experience severe diarrhea.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Salicylate toxicity leads to respiratory stimulation leading to respiratory alkalosis.
B Incorrect: This is not a manifestation of salicylate toxicity.
C Incorrect: This is not a manifestation of salicylate toxicity. Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation and causes GI irritation, leading to bleeding.
D Incorrect: This is not a manifestation of salicylate toxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: A common adverse effect of IV morphine is itching, which is effectively treated with diphenhydramine.
B Incorrect: This is a false statement.
C Incorrect: This is done only if the client's medical or surgical condition requires this.
D Incorrect: The most common adverse effect of morphine sulfate is constipation.


jon_i

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Wow, this really help

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