The nurse is caring for a 77-year-old patient diagnosed with Crohn's disease. What would be especially important to monitor this patient for?
A) Pain
B) Fluid overload
C) Fatigue
D) Dehydration
D
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During the detoxification period, what does the nurse aim to achieve when designing interventions?
a. Enroll the patient in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) b. Keep the patient safe from aspiration and seizure c. Help the patient interact in nonaddictive activities d. Help the patient gain insight into the addiction
A nurse is leading a bereavement group. Which of following members of the group should the nurse identify as being at high risk for complicated grieving? (Select all that apply.)
1. A widower who has recently experienced the death of two good friends 2. A man whose wife died suddenly after a cerebrovascular accident 3. A widow who removed life support after her husband was in a vegetative state for a year 4. A woman who had a competitive relationship with her recently deceased brother 5. A young couple whose child recently died of a genetic disorder
A patient who takes an opioid pain reliever says, "I don't want to take my pain medication too often. It might not work when I really need it." What does the nurse teach this patient regarding tolerance to pain medications?
1. "Tolerance is a myth and does not exist." 2. "If you need larger doses of your medication we can provide it." 3. "We do have to be concerned about oversedation." 4. "It is best not to take too much of any drug."
There is concern that a client wearing a long leg cast is at risk for developing compartment syndrome due to swelling
The nurse caring for the client shows the best understanding of the complication and its specific treatment by gathering the following equipment: 1. Ace bandages, to wrap around the bi-valved cast. 2. Extra pillows, to elevate the casted extremity above the heart. 3. A Doppler, to aid in assessing the strength of peripheral pulses. 4. A percussion hammer, to physically assess reflexes for damage.