A nurse is discussing the side effects of opioid medications with a group of cancer patients. Which signs and symptoms are side effects of chronic opiate use that should be discussed? (Se-lect all that apply)
a. Sedation
b. Orthostatic hypotension
c. Hypertension
d. Nausea
e. Diarrhea
A, B, D
Side effects of opioids include sedation, orthostatic hypotension, and nausea.
Hypertension and diarrhea are not side effects of opioids; hypotension and constipation are the appropriate side effects.
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a. Love and acceptance of the baby b. Positive self-esteem c. Improved self-image d. Difficulty bonding with the infant
The nurse is assessing heart sounds on a school-age child. Which should the nurse document as abnormal findings if found on the assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. S4 heart sound b. S3 heart sound c. Grade II murmur d. S1 louder at the apex of the heart e. S2 louder than S1 in the aortic area
Which statement made by the client who has been prescribed to use nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy for obstructive sleep apnea indicates a need for clarification of this intervention?
A. "This device should also decrease my snoring." B. "I am also going to lose weight to help this problem." C. "I will use this machine whenever I sleep in bed, regardless of the time of day." D. "I will make certain no one smokes in the room with me when I am using the machine."
To conduct a productive meeting, the nurse should:
a. provide each person all the time needed to discuss desired topics. b. cover all emotional topics first. c. create an agenda with specific times allotted for each agenda item. d. wait for latecomers and ask for their excuse for being late.