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A patient prescribed an NSAID, naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), for treatment of arthritis reports stomach upset. What should the nurse instruct the patient to do?
 
  a. Notify the prescriber immediately.
  b. Take the medication with food.
  c. Take the medication with 8 ounces of water.
  d. Take the medication before bedtime.

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A patient suddenly develops right lower-quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, and rebound tenderness. How should the nurse classify this patient's pain?
 
  a. Acute
  b. Chronic
  c. Intractable
  d. Neuropathic


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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