Which of these actions would be most important when administering aspirin to a patient with chest pain?
A) Instructing the patient to chew the medication prior to swallowing
B) Giving the patient water with the aspirin
C) Determining that the patient has a prescription for the aspirin
D) Ensuring that the patient can follow directions and has an intact gag reflex
D) Ensuring that the patient can follow directions and has an intact gag reflex
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Your patient is complaining of numbness and hand pain that wakes him. Of the following, which is most likely?
A) Carpal tunnel syndrome B) Chondromalacia C) Bursitis D) Plantar fasciitis
Which of the following best describes a positive way to help cope with stress in the workplace?
a. Play loud music all day. b. Encourage employees to work through lunch. c. Decorate the office with bright, vivid colors. d. Instead of working through lunch to solve problems, take a break.