A patient who takes warfarin (Coumadin) asks the nurse about taking a medication for headaches. The nurse will recommend which medication?
a. Acetaminophen
b. Aspirin
c. Ibuprofen
d. No medication
Question 2
The nurse is educating the parent of a 20-month-old toddler about over-the-counter (OTC) products to treat cold symptoms. Which statement by the parent indicates understanding of the teaching?
a. I should check with the provider for proper dosing instructions.
b. OTC medications are less potent and have minimal side effects.
c. OTC medications can be given to children younger than 2 years old.
d. Using OTC medications may prevent accurate diagnosis of respiratory illness.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Effects of nursing rounds on patient safety
Example of a patient statement.
Deliver abdominal thrusts to the supine unconscious patient.
Assisting the patient to transfer from the bed or examining table to a wheelchair.