The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old one-day postoperative colectomy client. The nurse assesses an increased work of breathing, diminished breath sounds at the bases with fine inspiratory crackles, respirations 12 and shallow, and pulse oximetry 96% on 2 L oxygen. There is no jugular venous distension or peripheral edema. Pain is regulated with client-controlled morphine. What is the most appropriate prescription for the nurse to carry out?
a. Bolus dose of intravenous (IV) morphine
b. Incentive spirometer
c. IV furosemide
d. Non-rebreather mask
Answer: b. Incentive spirometer
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The nurse provides education about the disease and treatments but perceives that the patient has further questions about coping with day-to-day situations. The action of greatest benefit to the patient would be: a. suggesting cognitive-behavioral therapy with a counselor. b. teaching her to monitor her stress level while at home. c. suggesting she enroll in a pain-management program. d. referring her to a support group for persons with breast cancer.
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a. External fetal monitoring (EFM) b. Internal fetal monitoring c. Intrauterine pressure catheter (IUPC) d. Maternal comments based on perception
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Chronic use of barbiturates can cause mental depression in individuals who were free of depression prior to beginning use
a. true b. false