An adult patient has just undergone surgery for repair of a torn left knee anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
When informing the patient of several pain relief interventions, the nurse most appropriately urges the patient to select which of the following? a. NSAIDs
b. Nonopioids
c. Adjuvant therapy
d. Patient-controlled analgesia pain management
D
In patient-controlled analgesia (PCA), patients benefit from having control over their pain therapy. Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) is a safe method for a variety of painful conditions, including but not limited to postoperative, traumatic, sickle cell crisis, cancer, and burns. NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, which are effective in treating mild to moderate pain. NSAIDs act by inhibiting synthesis of prostaglandins and by inhibiting the cellular responses during inflammation. Adjuvants or coanalgesic agents, such as sedatives, anticonvulsants, steroids, antidepressants, antianxiety agents, and muscle relaxants, have analgesic properties, enhance pain control, or relieve symptoms.
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a. A heparin or saline lock provides continuous venous access without the need for a continuous IV. b. When giving IV push medications into a continuous infusion line, allow the fluid in the primary line to continue dripping. c. When giving IV piggyback medications, the primary solution should be higher than the secondary solution. d. Wear gloves when administering an IV pig-gyback medication.
The nurse executive at the local hospital began working there 20 years ago and has risen to the highest designation in nursing. This career style is known as:
a. Linear. b. Spiral. c. Steady state. d. Entrepreneurial/transient.
If the amount of hydrogen peroxide for 100 mL ¼ strength hydrogen peroxide in normal saline is 25 mL,
then the amount of normal saline is 75 mL. Step B Calculate: determine the amount of solute needed C = ¼, V = 100 mL ¼ x 100 mL= St (solute) 25 mL = the amount of hydrogen peroxide Determine the amount of solvent needed V - St = Sv 100 mL - 25 mL = Sv (solvent) 75 mL the amount of normal saline Step C 25 is ¼ the total volume and 25 + 75 = 100, the answer is reasonable. a. Topical solutions/irrigants b. Enteral feedings Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A nurse in a hospital setting assesses an older adult and is unsure if the assessment data warrant notification to the authorities for elder abuse. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse at this time?
A) Determine if the person has dementia. B) Discuss findings with the family. C) Follow the hospital protocol for reporting. D) Question the visitors.