A Client Has Been Advised to Take a Low-Dose Aspirin

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Multiple Choice

A client has been advised to take a low-dose aspirin daily.Which significant adverse effect of aspirin should the nurse teach this client about?

• A)Significant stomach irritation,heartburn,nausea/vomiting,diarrhea,and stomach pain
• B)Significant tremors and change in level of consciousness
• C)An increase in the amount of platelets in the body,causing blood clots to occur
• D)Direct effect on the central nervous system,causing irritability and decreased level of consciousness

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Definitions:

Urine Output

The amount of urine produced by the kidneys and excreted by the body, an important measure in assessing kidney and overall fluid balance status in patients.

Medicated IV

Intravenous delivery of medication, where drugs are administered directly into the veins for fast absorption and effect.

Subclavian Central Venous Catheter

A medical device inserted through the subclavian vein used for administering medications, nutrients, fluids, or for drawing blood.

Bibasilar Crackles

Abnormal sounds heard in the lower lung fields during auscultation, often indicating fluid accumulation or infection in the lungs.