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A nurse is teaching a client who is to start taking hydrocodone with acetaminophen tablets for pain. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? • The med should be taken prior to 1hr prior to eating • It takes 48hr for therapeutic effects to occur • Tablets should not be crushed or chewed D) Decreased respiration might occur • Decreased respiration might occur A nurse is teaching about a new prescription for ciprofloxacin to an older adult client who has a urinary tract infection. The nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? • I will take this med with an antacid to prevent GI upset • I will stop taking this med when I no longer have pain upon urination C) I will report any signs of tendon pain/swelling D) I will take this med with milk C) I will report any signs of tendon pain or swelling A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a gastric ulcer and a new prescription for ranitidine. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? • Take med on empty stomach for full effect • You may discontinue this med when stomach discomfort subsides C) Report skin yellowing D) Store med in fridge C) Report skin yellowing A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for furosemide twice daily. The nurse should include which of the following instructions in the teaching? (Select all that apply.) • take 2nd dose at bed time • Inc intake of potassium rich food • Obtain weight weekly • Monitor for muscle weakness • Dangle your legs from the side of the bed before standing B) Inc intake of potassium rich food • Monitor for muscle weakness • Dangle your legs from the side of the bed before standing A nurse is teaching a client who is taking allopurinol for the treatment of gout. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? • Plan to inc dosage each weak by 200mg increments • Prolonged use of med can cause glaucoma C) Drink 2L of water daily D) Fine red rash is transient and can be treated with antihistamines C) Drink 2L of water daily A nurse is instructing a client on the application of nitroglycerin transdermal patches. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? A) I should apply a patch every 5min if I develop chest pain B) I will take the patch off right after my evening meal • I will leave the patch off at least 1 day each week

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