A patient who has been taking opioids for 2 years is preparing to stop. How should the nurse instruct the patient to discontinue the opioids after prolonged use?
a. Stop the agents abruptly.
b. Continue a very low dose for 3-6 months.
c. Taper slowly over 7-10 days.
d. Switch to an equianalgesic dose of another opioid and then discontinue.
c
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Which should the nurse take into consideration when working with families in a home?
1. Family member preferences for involvement in the care of the child 2. The size of the child's room for therapy 3. Ensuring that both parents participate in the care of the child 4. Training all members of the family to take part in the child's care
When a patient recovering from a fractured tibia asks what callus formation is, the nurse tells her it is:
a. when blood vessels of the bone are compressed. b. a part of the bone healing process after a fracture when new bone is being formed over the fracture site. c. the formation of a clot over the fracture site. d. when the hematoma becomes organized and a fibrin meshwork is formed.
A physician receives a set amount of money to provide care to a given group of clients for a set period of time. Which of the following terms is being described?
a. Retrospective reimbursement b. Prospective reimbursement c. Fee-for-service d. Capitation
The nurse is reviewing the immunization record for a preschool-age child. Which boosters will the child need during this period of time? (Select all that apply.)
A) Polio B) Varicella C) Influenza D) Pneumonia E) Measles-mumps-rubella