A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Taking

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is caring for a client who is taking niacin for high cholesterol. The client notes that he sometimes takes aspirin to alleviate headaches. How should the nurse respond?

• A)"Aspirin can cause hypotension when taken with niacin."
• B)"Most OTC pain killers are okay to take with niacin."
• C)"Aspirin may limit the effectiveness of niacin."
• D)"Do not take aspirin while taking niacin."

Grasp the concept of mental age and its relation to calculating IQ using Terman's formula.

Understand the range of IQ scores and the percentage of the population falling within these ranges.

Distinguish between different theories and types of intelligence, including Sternberg's triarchic theory.

Recognize the reliability of IQ tests and the significance of consistency in test scores.

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Definitions:

Efferent Lymphatic Vessels

Vessels that carry lymph away from the lymph nodes towards the venous system.

Trabeculae

The network of supporting fibers within organs, especially spongy bone, providing structural support.

Hilum

A depression or notch where structures such as blood vessels and nerves enter an organ.

Cortex

The outer layer of an organ or structure, such as the cerebral cortex of the brain, which processes sensory information and is crucial for cognitive functions.