A 57-year-old woman was diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) by her primary care provider several months ago and claims that she is achieving acceptable control of her symptoms by taking acetaminophen several times daily.
The nurse should perform further assessment to ensure that the patient is doing which of the following?
A) Taking her acetaminophen with food
B) Not exceeding 2,000 mg of acetaminophen in any 24-hour period
C) Drinking sufficient amounts of fluids
D) Not exceeding three doses per day
Question 2
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) has been ordered for a male patient who has been experiencing a severe and protracted exacerbation of Crohn's disease. Before TPN can be initiated, the patient requires:
A) A random blood glucose level of 160 mg/dL
B) Angiography to determine the patency of his vascular system
C) The insertion of a central venous access device
D) A fluid challenge to assess his renal function
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