A nurse is assessing a client who takes prescribed daily aspirin. Which of the following findings

indicates salicylism?

a.tinnitus

b.facial edema

c.diplopia

d.joint pain - answera.tinnitus

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for lithium carbonate. Which

of the following instructions should the nurse include?

a."Decrease your daily sodium intake."

b."Report swelling of the feet to your provider."

c."Limit foods containing tyramine."

d."Take this medication 2 hours before a meal." - answerb. "Report swelling of the feet to your

provider."

A nurse is planning to administer nitroglycerin topical ointment to a client who has angina.

Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

a.Administer the ointment using the index finger.

b.Rotate the site of application with each dose.

c.Rub the ointment into the client's skin.

d.Cover the ointment with a gauze dressing. - answerb.Rotate the site of application with each

dose.