An older client, experiencing severe pain from diabetic neuropathy, is having minimal pain relief from opioid analgesics. Which adjuvant medications should the nurse ask the healthcare provider to consider helping this client's pain? Select all that apply.
1. Calcitonin
2. Muscle relaxants
3. Topical analgesics
4. Tricyclic antidepressant
5. Antianxiety medications
3. Topical analgesics
4. Tricyclic antidepressant
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A client is in the emergency department after an overdose of an unknown substance. Which assessment findings does the nurse correlate with possible salicylate poisoning?
a. Increased deep tendon reflexes b. Increased rate and depth of respiration c. Decreased capillary refill d. Decreased intestinal motility and paralytic ileus
The nurse has just finished a parent teaching session in a diverse neighborhood on preventing heat-related illnesses for children who exercise. Which statement by a parent indicates understanding of preventive techniques taught?
1. Hydration should occur at the end of an exercise session. 2. Water is the drink of choice to replenish fluids. 3. Wearing dark clothing during exercise is recommended. 4. During activity, stop for fluids every 15–20 minutes.
A nurse is interviewing a client in an outpatient drug treatment clinic. To promote success in the recovery process, which outcome should the nurse expect the client to initially accomplish?
A. The client will identify one person to turn to for support. B. The client will give up all old drinking buddies. C. The client will be able to verbalize the effects of alcohol on the body. D. The client will correlate life problems with alcohol use.
Which parental statement at the end of a teaching session by the nurse indicates correct understanding of colostomy stoma care for the infant client?
1. "We will change the colostomy bag with each wet diaper." 2. "We will expect a moderate amount of bleeding after cleansing the area around the stoma." 3. "We will watch for skin irritation around the stoma." 4. "We will use adhesive enhancers when we change the bag."