A nurse is caring for a client who is required to take NSAIDS on ...

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A nurse is caring for a client who is required to take NSAIDS on an outpatient basis. Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client and family?
 
  A) Take aspirin if necessary strictly with a full glass of water.
  B) Use the drug on a very regular basis during treatment.
  C) Call your primary care provider if you have no relief after 2 weeks.
  D) Take the drugs strictly with a glass of milk or juice.

Question 2

A nurse is providing care to a client with arthritis in several large weight-bearing joints who is receiving NSAID therapy. Which nursing diagnosis would be most likely?
 
  A) Risk for Unstable Blood Glucose Levels
  B) Impaired Gas Exchange
  C) Risk for Imbalanced Body Temperature
  D) Impaired Physical Mobility

[diana chang]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the patient to consult the primary health care provider if the pain, swelling, inflammation, or tenderness is not relieved after 2 weeks. The drug takes several days to relieve the discomfort, so it is important for the patient to give the drug time to work. The nurse should instruct the patient to avoid the use of aspirin. The drug should be taken with a full glass of water or with food. It is not necessary to take NSAIDs strictly with a glass of juice or milk. These drugs are not to be used on a regular basis unless the patient is strictly instructed to do so by the primary health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
The client has arthritis and is receiving NSAID therapy most likely for pain relief and reduction of inflammation. The affected joints would interfere with the client's mobility. Therefore, Impaired Physical Mobility would be most appropriate. There is no indication that the client has diabetes, respiratory problems, or fever. Therefore, the other nursing diagnoses would be inappropriate.

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