The nurse notes that a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is not prescribed aspirin 81 mg as recommended for the prevention of cardiovascular complications.
What information in the patient's health history should the nurse use to understand why this medication has not been prescribed for the patient?
Select all that apply.
1. Patient receives a vitamin B12 injection every month.
2. Patient admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding 3 months ago.
3. Patient prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) 2.5 mg by mouth every day.
4. Patient treated for chronic alcoholism and liver cirrhosis the past year.
5. Patient develops a rash and urticaria when taking medications with sulfa.
Question 2A 16-year-old patient in an outpatient setting with a body mass index of 35 tells the nurse, I am going to lose weight by eliminating all fat from my diet. Which action should the nurse take first?
1. Contact the physician.
2. Notify the patient's parents.
3. Refer the patient to a dietitian.
4. Discuss the role of fat in metabolism.
Question 3An 85-year-old patient is concerned about the loss of sensation of the need to defecate. How should the nurse respond?
1. This is a normal part of aging due to slowed intestinal absorption.
2. As you age, the rectum loses tone, and there is a reduced sensation of the need to defecate.
3. Have you had a colonoscopy in the past year to evaluate the condition?
4. Reduced vitamin K absorption is associated with this condition.
Question 4The nurse is caring for a patient experiencing diabetic ketoacidosis. What actions should the nurse take when preparing this patient's insulin infusion?
Select all that apply.
1. Attach insulin infusion to an intravenous pump.
2. Have one ampule of Dextrose 10 at the bedside.
3. Flush the tubing with the insulin solution before connecting.
4. Prepare an infusion of Dextrose 5 and 0.45 normal saline.
5. Discontinue the infusion after first dose of subcutaneous insulin.
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