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jrubin

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on: Jul 23, 2018
After administering diflunisal to a client, the nurse would be alert for which of the following as an adverse reaction? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Diarrhea
  B) Tarry stools
  C) Weight loss
  D) Heartburn
  E) Constipation

Question 2

A nurse suspects that a client is developing salicylism. Which of the following would help confirm this suspicion? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Tinnitus
  B) Bradycardia
  C) Sweating
  D) Impaired vision
  E) Mental confusion


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
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A nurse monitoring a client taking a salicylate like diflunisal should monitor the client for adverse effects including gastric upset, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and GI bleeding (dark, tarry stools).

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
Feedback:
Signs and symptoms of salicylism include dizziness; tinnitus; impaired hearing; nausea; vomiting; flushing; sweating; rapid, deep breathing; tachycardia; diarrhea; mental confusion; lassitude; drowsiness; respiratory depression; and coma (from large doses of salicylate).


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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