A nurse is caring for a patient who is in severe pain and is receiving an opioid analgesic. Which of the following would be the nurse's priority assessments?
A) Respiratory rate, seizure activity, and electrolytes
B) Pain intensity, respiratory rate, and level of consciousness
C) Liver function studies, pain intensity, and blood glucose level
D) Respiratory rate, pain intensity, and mental status
B
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What will be an ideal response?
The three primary functions of the immune system are to prevent or ameliorate infections, maintain homeostasis, and to:
a. promote phagocytosis c. prevent or ameliorate allergies b. produce white blood cells d. recognize self from nonself
Reincarnation is the belief that:
a. The spirit or soul is reborn in another hu-man body or in another form of life b. The person is punished for sins and mis-deeds in the afterlife c. The body keeps its physical form in the afterlife d. Life after death is free of suffering and hardship
A client taking metronidazole telephones the nurse to report that he has a strange metallic taste in his mouth. The nurse correctly responds by saying:
1. "You may also experience changes in your sense of smell. Do not be alarmed." 2. "This is a common side effect and is produced by the medication." 3. "This indicates an allergic response to the drug; please come in immediately." 4. "This could be an indication of a problem with your kidneys. Increase your fluid intake to 2,000 mL per day."