A client on the hospice service is experiencing nausea and vomiting as the result of pain management using opioids. The nurse should attempt to minimize this adverse effect by using the
a. intramuscular route.
b. intravenous route.
c. oral route.
d. subcutaneous route.
C
A client is less likely to experience nausea when opioids are administered orally rather than pa-renterally.
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1. Provide a gown for the client to change into. 2. Explain to the client what will happen during the examination. 3. Obtain a written consent. 4. Wash hands in the presence of the client.
In planning strategies to prevent stagnation and promote renewal, which action would most likely result in the desired outcome?
A) Developing a program for recruitment of young talent. B) Rewarding employees by promoting from within. C) Having set pay increases mandated annually. D) Using longevity to determine committee selection.
If an intramuscular (IM) injection is administered to a child who has Reye syndrome, the nurse should monitor for what?
a. Bleeding b. Infection c. Poor absorption d. Itching at the injection site
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would the nurse include in the plan of care for a client with a catheter embolism?
1. Alteration in Comfort 2. Impaired Skin Integrity 3. Fluid-Volume Deficit 4. Ineffective Coping