PRN (as needed) opioid analgesic administration is preferred over continuous infusion dosing schedule for acute pain relief in the critically ill patient
A) True
B) False
B
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A nurse is providing patient education for a patient who has been prescribed diphenoxylate HCl with atropine sulfate. Which of the following instructions would be important for self-administration of this drug?
A) Take the drug with a meal B) Take the drug with fruit juice C) Decrease the dosage when the number of stools decreases D) Continue therapy until the physician discontinues the drug
Arterial blood gases (ABGs) determine various factors related to blood. From which of the following sites can blood gas samples be obtained?
A) A puncture at the radial artery C) The pleural surfaces B) The trachea and bronchi D) A catheter in the arm vein
Which statement is true regarding the float pool nurse?
A) They are classified as per-diem staff B) The nurse trades increased personal flexibility for less pay C) Float pool nurses do not receive usual staff benefits D) They are crossed trained on multiple units
The steps listed below are carried out by which staff during an office visit? Patient Arrives for visit > Update Patient Information > Check In and Collect Co-pay > Start Patient Tracking
What will be an ideal response?