Which of the following factors would be the most important characteristic to consider when assessing immediate postoperative pain:
A. Other chronic or acute painful syndromes the patient may be experiencing
B. Time elapsed since the patient was in surgery
C. Surgical technique
D. Amount of tissue damage
E. Amount of time spent in surgery
Ans: A. Other chronic or acute painful syndromes the patient may be experiencing
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In the group therapy session, the nurse speaks up to remind a patient of a recent improvement in his coping. The nurse's action is an example of ______________________
ANS:
Denise is brought by ambulance to the emergency room with agitation related to an overdose of prescribed antipsychotic medication. Initially the most important piece of information the charge nurse should obtain is:
A. How long the patient has been on the medication. B. The name and amount of the ingested medication. C. Reason for the suicide attempt. D. The name of the nearest relative and their phone number.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a sedative hypnotic ordered. The nurse would consider this drug contraindicated if the patient had what disorder?
A) Neurological diseases B) Liver failure C) Endocrine disorders D) Heart disease
The husband of a female patient of the Islamic culture asks that only a female doctor examine his wife. How should the nurse respond to the husband?
1. A female doctor will be provided. 2. The request is unreasonable and cannot be honored. 3. Both male and female doctors respect the patient's privacy. 4. The patient's body will be covered during any examinations.