A patient who is obviously in pain refuses the morphine that has been prescribed for pain control because of a fear of addiction
What should the nurse explain is the estimated percentage of pa-tients taking prescribed pain protocols who become addicted? a. Less than 1%
b. 10% to 25%
c. 30% to 50%
d. 80% to 90%
A
When used for severe pain management relief, opioids rarely result in addiction.
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a. Is probably the result of lesions from eczema in his ear. b. Represents poor hygiene. c. Is a normal finding, and no further follow-up is necessary. d. Could be indicative of change in cilia; the nurse should assess for hearing loss.
A 21-year-old patient is positioned on the OR bed prior to knee surgery to correct a sports-related injury. The anesthesiologist administers the appropriate anesthetic
The OR nurse should anticipate which of the following events as the team's next step in the care of this patient? A) Grounding B) Making the first incision C) Giving blood D) Intubating
A young adult waiter has been treated for viral hepatitis at a health care clinic. Which client outcome indicates the need for additional intervention?
Select all that apply. A) Body mass index (BMI) changes from 24 to 21. B) Return demonstration of hand washing is correctly performed. C) Social Services notified the Health Department of the occurrence. D) Red scratch marks are noted on the arms and trunk. E) Client denies abdominal or epigastric pain.
A 4-year-old girl is admitted to outpatient surgery for removal of a cyst on her back. Her mother puts the hospital gown on her, but the child is crying because she wants to leave on her underpants. What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time
a. Allow her to wear her underpants. b. Discuss with her mother why this is important to the child. c. Ask her mother to explain to her why she cannot wear them. d. Explain in a kind, matter-of-fact manner that this is hospital policy.