A nurse is preparing to administer aspirin 650 mg PO. Available is aspirin 325 mg tablets.

How many tablets should the nurse administer? (Round to the nearest whole number.

Use a leading zero if it applies.

Do not use a trailing zero.) Tablets.

Choice A rationale:
An increase in the amount of lipid-soluble drugs in the system can occur with decreased albumin and globulin levels, but it does not cause the most concern.
Choice B rationale:
Increased free protein-bound drugs available can lead to an increased potential for adverse drug reactions. This is because these drugs are usually more active and can lead to toxicity.
Choice C rationale:
Water-soluble drugs being absorbed more completely is not typically a concern with decreased albumin and globulin levels.
Choice D rationale:
While metabolism of protein-bound drugs may be decreased, leading to an increased potential for adverse reactions, this is not the primary concern with decreased albumin and globulin levels.

Choice A rationale:

This statement is measurable because it provides a specific timeframe (2 weeks after initial training) for the patient to be able to self-administer insulin injections.

Choice B rationale:

This statement is about the nurse’s actions, not a goal for the patient.

Choice C rationale:

While understanding how insulin works in the body is important, this statement is not measurable.

Choice D rationale:

Understanding a diabetic diet is important for a patient taking insulin, but this statement does not provide a measurable goal.