The nurse provides vigilant monitoring of a patient receiving epidural analgesia to prevent the occurrence of which of the following?
a. pruritus
b. urinary retention
c. vomiting
d. respiratory depression
Ans: d. respiratory depression
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1. A follow-up evaluation. 2. An agreed-upon corrective action. 3. To provide accurate documentation. 4. A continuity of care in-service.
The nurse is assessing a "kick count" for a patient with gestational hypertension. What result should be a cause for concern?
a. Less than three kicks per hour b. Less than five kicks per hour c. Less than seven kicks per hour d. Less than nine kicks per hour
A nurse is caring for a client with dull ache in her abdomen. On the way to the health care facility, the client vomits and shows symptoms of pallor. What kind of pain is the client most likely experiencing?
A) Visceral pain B) Cutaneous pain C) Somatic pain D) Neuropathic pain
Which method of pain tools can be used to assess the pain in relation to events and times of day?
A) Numerical or Visual Analog Scale B) Adolescent Pediatric Pain Tool C) Log and diaries D) FACES Pain Rating Scale