A patient admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia asks the nurse, "Why am I receiving codeine? I don't have any pain." The nurse's response is based on knowledge that codeine also has what effect?
a. Immunostimulant
b. Antitussive
c. Antiinfective
d. Immunosuppressant
b
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A client has been bedridden for several days after major abdominal surgery. What action does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Apply compression stockings. b. Assist with ambulation. c. Encourage coughing and deep breathing. d. Offer fluids frequently. e. Teach leg exercises.
A student nurse asks the faculty about the importance of preconception counseling. Which response by the faculty is best?
A. "It is the best time to find any conditions that could have a negative effect on a pregnancy." B. "It's a good time to educate women about birth control options before they need them." C. "Reproductive care is an important part of any woman's health care." D. "The Centers for Disease Control mandates that all women get preconception care."
The nurse notes asymmetry of the iliac crests and gluteal folds while inspecting the spine of a client. The client's spine has a slight curvature to the right, but denies complaints of pain
The nurse would correctly document which of the following choices? 1. Kyphosis 2. Scoliosis 3. Spinal list 4. Lordosis
For whom are patient education programs very helpful?
a. Adults and families who can learn to avoid health problems b. Adults and families, who will all be clients in the future c. People who wish to learn how best to use the health care system d. People with an identified health problem