A patient who has been diagnosed with migraine headaches develops bruising and asks the nurse the reason for the bruising. Which of the following assessments indicate the patient could be having signs and symptoms of decreased platelet aggregation?
A) Medication history of taking feverfew
B) Medication history of taking chondroitin
C) Medication history of taking glucosamine
D) Medication history of taking celecoxib (Celebrex)
Question 2
What should the nurse teach a patient regarding the application of capsaicin cream (Zostrix) to the skin?
A) Wash hands thoroughly after applying to the skin
B) You may feel drowsy after applying to the skin
C) Cover the cream with a dressing to prevent contamination
D) Lie down after applying to the skin because it can cause tachycardia
Percussion for Ascites: Shifting Dullness, Patient on Left Side
Measuring Patient Height
Patient with a cerebrovascular accident.
Vapocoolant spray application while passively stretching the paracervical muscles. Take care to prot