The patient will be going home on medication administration through a PCA system. To assist the family members with an understanding of how this therapy works, the nurse explains that the patient:
A) has control over the frequency of the IV analgesia
B) can choose the dosage of the drug received
C) may request the type of medication received
D) controls the route for administering the medication
A) has control over the frequency of the IV analgesia
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a. "I would like for all my pain to be gone and not recur in the future." b. "I want to be able to do all the things I used to do before this pain started." c. "I want to control the pain enough to allow me to sleep through the night." d. "My goal is to lead a normal life without experiencing so much pain every day."
What assessment is most appropriate for the client receiving sodium nitroprusside?
A. Assess for chest pain. B. Assess blood pressure every 15 minutes. C. Monitor urinary output every 30 minutes. D. Observe the client's extremities for color and perfusion.
_____________ insulin is clear, unlike the cloudy appearance of other insulins
A. Lente B. Ultralente C. Regular D. NPH
Because of the nature of their side effects, antihistamines are often used to treat which of the following conditions?
A. insomnia B. drowsiness C. urticaria D. common cold