The nurse conducting a pain assessment for a patient would recognize deep somatic pain as which of the following?
a. Achy
b. Superficial
c. Radiating
d. Crampy
ANS: C
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A) With the patient, clarify the surgical procedure that will be performed. B) Withhold the patient's scheduled medications for at least 12 hours preoperatively. C) Inform the patient that health teaching will begin as soon as possible after surgery. D) Avoid discussing the patient's fears as not to exacerbate them.
An IV is infusing at 8 gtt/min. The drop factor is 15 gtt/mL. In 24 hours, the client will have received _______________
a. 120 mL b. 490 mL c. 768 mL d. 1,200 mL
The abbreviation OD should not be used to indicate right eye in a medication order. _______
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
The client, newly prescribed continuous positive pressure ventilation, complains that the forced air is bothersome. Which interventions could the nurse recommend to reduce the client's discomfort?
Select all that apply. 1. Ramping over 15 minutes 2. Using heated humidification 3. Reducing the pressure 4. Increasing the oxygen concentration 5. Changing the client's position