When assisting with the admission of a new resident to a long-term care facility, a nurse notes a current history of peptic ulcer disease. What type of pain should the nurse expect the resident to describe?
a. Sharp
b. Dull
c. Burning
d. Stabbing
C
Some patients with gastric ulcers have no pain, but others experience a burning or cramping pain 2 to 4 hours after meals.
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A nurse has administered dinoprostone gel (Prepidil) to a nulliparous woman whose Bishop score is 5. Fifteen minutes later the patient complains of intense itching, vaginal burning, and shortness of breath. What medication does the nurse anticipate giving
A. Epinephrine (Adrenalin) B. Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) C. Misoprostol (Cytotec) D. Terbutaline (no brand name)
The nurse closely monitors a baby born to a diabetic mother for the presence of:
a. hyperglycemia. b. abnormal reflexes. c. hypoglycemia. d. brain damage.
Which of the following would not be considered one of the elements for a negligence claim?
A) Duty B) Breach of duty C) Spontaneous duty D) Harm
The new nursing student is working on a surgical unit and observes some patients developing a low-grade fever of 99°F a few hours after their surgery. The most appropriate action for the student to take to gain some insight into her observation is to:
a. Ask an experienced nursing instructor why this might be occurring b. Talk to someone about starting a research study c. Formulate a searchable question and research the literature d. Speak with a surgeon from the unit