A nurse is caring for a client with acute pain. Which nursing intervention requires an
order from the physician?
A) Providing a heat application
B) Changing the client's position
C) Providing a back rub
D) Massaging the client's hands
A
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A patient who was diagnosed with the flu is demonstrating rapid, shallow respirations. The nurse should be concerned that the patient is at risk for developing which condition?
1. atelectasis 2. pneumonia 3. dehydration 4. increased tidal volume
Patients taking TCAs exhibit more side effects than patients taking SSRIs, because TCAs
a. inhibit reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin. b. selectively inhibit dopamine reuptake. c. selectively block serotonin uptake. d. block enzymatic breakdown.
Which body area should never be used to inject insulin?
a. The actual umbilicus b. The outer thighs c. The upper arms d. The lower back
When a person is able to resist damage from microorganisms, he or she is said to be ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).