A patient is being switched from hydromorphone to methadone in an attempt to give the patient better pain control. How much should the dose of methadone be reduced when calculating the equianalgesic dose of the two drugs?
a. 0% c. 50%
b. 20% d. 90%
ANS: D
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The nurse working with a group of clients assesses which of the following as being mentally healthy? Select all that apply. Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The client who believes her dead mother is in heaven watching what she does 2. The client who lives with his mother, drinks beer all day, and has never held a job 3. The client who is extremely angry at his ex-wife, and avoids contact with her when the children are around 4. The client who works as a nurse and washes his hands frequently to prevent the spread of infection 5. The client who says he dislikes people and prefers to be alone rather than socializing with others
The nurse researcher reads about Q sort in a research article. What is Q sort?
A) Sorts a set of card statements into piles according to specified criteria B) Several questions with the same response format C) Comprises a series of statements about a phenomenon D) Consists of a series of bipolar rating scales on which respondents indicate reactions toward a phenomenon
An obese client is admitted for abdominal surgery. The nurse recognizes that this client is more susceptible to the postoperative complication of:
1. Anemia 2. Seizures 3. Protein loss 4. Dehiscence
As part of a class on informatics, a nursing instructor describes how handheld computers can be used in nursing education. Which of the following would the instructor most likely include?
A) Writing care plans B) Submitting assignments C) Checking a drug dosage D) Recording patient care