A client on hospice service reports experiencing a "colicky" type of pain. To relieve this clinical manifestation, the hospice nurse would request an order for a(n)
a. anticholinergic.
b. nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
c. opioid analgesic.
d. salicylate.
A
People who report "colicky" pain may be experiencing the discomfort of smooth muscle spasm. This type of pain is best treated with an anticholinergic medication.
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a. Limiting sexual contact for one cycle after starting the pill b. Using condoms and foam instead of the pill for as long as she takes an antibiotic c. Taking one pill at the same time every day d. Throwing away the pack and using a backup method if she misses two pills during week 1 of her cycle
Inspection of the breasts usually begins with the patient in which position?
a. Lateral b. Sitting c. Standing d. Supine
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a. Increased number of residents under age 18 b. Increased number of residents over age 50 c. Increased number of residents who are married d. Increased number of residents who have more years of formal education
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A) Actively listening to the parents' concerns B) Teaching the parents about the child's medical needs C) Providing time for the parents to ask questions D) Offering suggestions for support services