A severely ill critical care patient is receiving intravenous opioids for pain management. The physician adds a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) to the patient's plan of care
The nurse understands that the most significant advantage of adding this drug is what?
A) NSAIDs are cheaper than opioids while providing the same pain relief.
B) Inhibition of prostaglandin and histamine at the site of injury will relieve pain without sedation.
C) NSAIDs are available without prescription.
D) Addiction and physical dependence are less of a problem with NSAIDs.
B
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The nurse suspects that she has _____________ and anticipates _____________. a. botulism poisoning; symmetric descending flaccid paralysis b. tularemia; tender, enlarged, and inflamed lymph nodes c. botulism poisoning; symmetric ascending flaccid paralysis d. been exposed to ricin; lesions on the body
Why is treatment fidelity such a major concern in intervention research?
a. If treatment fidelity is not maintained, it has a direct influence on statistical conclusion validity and power analysis, especially when samples are large. b. The project team may differ about how an intervention is applied, and these varying ways of application must be discussed before marketing can occur. c. Intervention research can take place over many months. It is important for internal validity that the intervention be applied in the same way every time. d. Interventions, especially those involving products that are centered in the health care realm, must reflect the ethical standards of the profession.
What description applies to fragile X syndrome?
a. Chromosomal defect affecting only females b. Second most common genetic cause of cognitive impairment c. Most common cause of uninherited cognitive impairment d. Chromosomal defect that follows the pattern of X-linked recessive disorders
A nurse who works on the pediatric unit wants to help a child cope with the loss of a leg in a hunting accident. What would the nurse implement to help the child express feelings?
A) Support from other family members B) Television cartoons C) Story books D) Dolls or animals