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piesebel

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on: Jul 23, 2018
A client takes aspirin regularly to deal with the pain of arthritis. Which symptom may be indicative of a serious side effect of the medication?
 
  a. Intense abdominal pain
  b. Frequent constipation
  c. Excessive perspiration
  d. Excessive fatigue

Question 2

The client is complaining of severe pain. The nurse anticipates that the client will be ordered treatment with:
 
  a. aspirin.
  b. acetaminophen.
  c. diflunisal.
  d. morphine sulfate.


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okolip

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

ANS: A
ASA may cause gastric irritation and lead to ulceration. Abdominal pain may indicate this and may be a medical emergency.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Morphine sulfate should be used for severe pain.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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