On an Intake Physical Examination,the Patient Reports That He Has

question 23

Multiple Choice

On an intake physical examination,the patient reports that he has been taking 10 aspirin tablets a day for his arthritis.Based on this information the nurse should ask:

• A) "Can you hear high pitched sounds?"
• B) "Have you noticed deafness in just one ear?"
• C) "Do you have ringing in your ears?"
• D) "Do you experience dizziness when you stand?"

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Definitions:

Humoral

Related to body fluids, especially regarding the immune response mediated by antibodies in the bloodstream.

Lipid-soluble Hormone

A hormone that can pass through the cell membrane and interact with internal receptors due to its ability to dissolve in lipids.

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with pores in their endothelial lining, allowing for increased permeability to fluids and small molecules.

Proteases

Enzymes that break down proteins by cleaving peptide bonds, playing essential roles in digestion, immune function, and cell regulation.