A patient is recovering from abdominal surgery, which he had this morning. He is groggy but complaining of severe pain around his incision. What is the most important assessment data to consider before the nurse administers a dose of morphine sulfate to t
a. His pulse rate
b. His respiratory rate
c. The appearance of the incision
d. The date of his last bowel movement
ANS: B
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A 38-year-old patient has been living with Addison's disease for many years and has achieved adequate symptom control through lifestyle modifications and drug therapy. However, the patient has now been admitted to the hospital in addisonian crisis
Which of the nurse's following assessment questions is most appropriate? A) "Have you been under an unusual amount of stress lately?" B) "How would you describe your diet over the last few days?" C) "When was the last time that you drank any alcohol?" D) "Has your urine output been typical for the past few days?"
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have presented to the office with their infant son with complaints of ear drainage
When examining an infant's middle ear, the nurse should use one hand to stabilize the otoscope against the head while using the other hand to: a. pull the auricle down and back. b. hold the speculum in the canal. c. distract the infant. d. stabilize the chest.
A client with generalized anxiety disorder reports that she likes to have a cocktail every evening before dinner. The nurse would expect the physician to order:
A) Atenolol (Tenormin). B) Buspirone (BuSpar). C) Alprazolam (Xanax). D) Propanolol (Inderal).
The nurse manager identifies that many of the unit staff belong to Generation Y. How can the manager most effectively motivate this group of employees?
1. Speak about goals in a general fashion, but use a serious tone in expression of the goals. 2. Emphasize long-term benefits of continued employment with this agency. 3. Demonstrate that all work systems are firmly in place and well-established. 4. Foster an atmosphere open to technology and intelligent creativity.