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The nurse understands that when teaching clients about acetaminophen that which of the following should be included?
 
  a. It causes more gastrointestinal upset than aspirin.
  b. Though it is a good pain reliever, it will not reduce fever.
  c. It has anti-inflammatory activity and is effective in treating arthritis.
  d. Take only as directed. Too much Tylenol can harm your liver.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client receiving fentanyl epidural analgesia and understands to include which of the following in her plan of care?
 
  a. offer oral fluids as soon as possible
  b. ensuring that naloxone is available.
  c. turn the client hourly
  d. have the client do deep breathing exercises


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Acetaminophen causes less GI irritation than aspirin.
B Incorrect: Acetaminophen is an effective antipyretic.
C Incorrect: Acetaminophen has no anti-inflammatory qualities.
D Correct: Excess intake of acetaminophen can lead to hepatotoxicity.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This is not the priority for a client receiving fentanyl.
B Correct: Naloxone is a narcotic/opiod antagonist used to reverse the depressive action of fentanyl in the event the client experiences respiratory depression.
C Incorrect: Client usually are turned every two hours.
D Incorrect: This is not the priority for a client receiving fentanyl.


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