Asked by Merari Rivera on May 25, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient with chronic low back pain.The patient reports taking 800 mg of ibuprofen tid for the past 12 years.For this patient,which lab result is most important for the nurse to review?
A) WBC with differential
B) Serum sodium, potassium, chloride, and CO2
C) Hemoglobin and hematocrit
D) Platelet count
Ibuprofen Tid
The prescription of ibuprofen to be taken three times a day; "tid" is derived from "ter in die," which is Latin for three times a day.
Chronic Low
Persistently low levels of a health-related factor over an extended period, which could refer to things like blood pressure, energy, or other measurable aspects.
Lab Result
The outcome or findings of a clinical laboratory test, providing critical data for diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- Understand the implications of long-term medication use on patient health and necessary monitoring.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the implications of long-term medication use on patient health and necessary monitoring.
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