To promote blood clotting and tissue healing, the nurse should ...

[penza]

To promote blood clotting and tissue healing, the nurse should instruct the client recovering from multiple wounds to increase intake of foods high in:
 
  1. vitamins E and C.
  2. vitamins E and A.
  3. vitamins K and B.
  4. vitamins C and B.

Question 2

A client has been taking NSAIDs for arthritic pain. For what should the nurse monitor the client?
 
  1. Irregular heart rhythms
  2. Occult blood in the stool
  3. Tinnitus
  4. Acoustic toxicity

[Sophiapenny]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 3

1. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis. Vitamin E is not indicated for wound healing.
2. Vitamin A fosters capillary formation. Vitamin E is not indicated for wound healing.
3. B complex vitamins promote wound healing, and vitamin K is essential for blood clotting.
4. B complex vitamins promote wound healing. Vitamin C is necessary for collagen synthesis.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Irregular heart rhythms are a side effect of many different drugs but not NSAIDs.
2. Occult blood would be a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, a common side effect of NSAIDs.
3. Tinnitus is seen with aspirin and some antibiotics.
4. Acoustic toxicity can be seen with aspirin and some antibiotics.

[penza]

Gracias!

[nguyenhoanhat]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it