The pediatric nurse performs a pain assessment on a 5-year-old girl who is admitted to the hospital for fractures following an accident in the home. Depending on the outcome, the nurse will:
Select all answers that apply.
A) manage mild pain with a combination of regularly timed NSAIDs and distraction.
B) manage mild pain with regularly timed analgesic administration of mild opioids.
C) manage moderate pain by using distraction in conjunction with regularly timed analgesics administration.
D) manage severe pain with strong analgesics like morphine sulfate (Astramorph).
C, D
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a. sterile isotonic saline. b. an antibiotic solution. c. sterile water. d. heparinized normal saline.
The implementation committee members analyze the base system as delivered from the vendor before the system is installed in the event that clarification or changes are necessary. Which should be analyzed throughout this process? Select all that apply.
A) Technology B) Vendor standing C) Vendor compliance with regulatory requirements D) Integration with other systems E) Cost effectiveness
Professional nurses are in an excellent position to provide leadership regarding health-care issues because of their:
A. Skills of communication B. Ability to work collaboratively with others C. Credibility with the public D. All of the above
_____________ is one practice designed to make and maintain objects and areas free from pathogenic microorganisms
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word