Answer to Question 1
A
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and alcohol are contraindicated in a patient with liver problems, be-cause both increase the risk for hepatotoxicity.
Having liver enzymes drawn monthly is too frequent; they usually are drawn every 3 months. Although important, they are not the most important piece of information to teach related to the daily activities of the patient.
Measurement of the abdominal girth to monitor for liver enlargement is a nursing intervention, not a patient intervention.
Discontinuation of all drugs metabolized in the liver is not feasible, because most are metabolized by the liver.
Answer to Question 2
D
Ziprasidone (Geodon) has been shown to cause only a small weight gain compared to other anti-psychotic medications.
Thioridazine and quetiapine cause moderate weight gain.
Olanzapine causes high weight gain.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
Inspecting a patient’s ear during a physical examination.
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: ulnar deviation.
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