The nurse plans care for the elderly client receiving ...

[Collmarie]

The nurse plans care for the elderly client receiving nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. The best outcome related to side effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is that the client will:
 
  1. Refrain from taking other medications.
   2. Report any mood changes.
   3. Avoid the use of caffeine.
   4. Report any bleeding or bruising.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who has just undergone bronchoscopy. Which nursing diagnosis is appropriate at this time?
 
  1. Risk for aspiration
  2. Acute pain
  3. Impaired tissue perfusion
  4. Impaired gas exchange

Question 3

At this time, there are approximately how many NANDA-approved nursing diagnoses?
 
  a. 88 c. 188
  b. 124 d. 221

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Answer to Question 1

4. Report any bleeding or bruising.

Rationale:
Elderly clients are at risk for increased bleeding with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. Elderly clients often takeseveral medications, and refraining from taking them with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) is an unrealistic outcome. Mood changes are not a side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) therapy. There is no reason for avoiding use of caffeine while using a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Answer to Question 2

Right on time. Thanks a bunch.

Answer to Question 3

C
There are 188 NANDA-I approved nursing diagnoses as of 2007.