A patient is being treated in the critical care unit for urosepsis. The patient's level of consciousness has decreased over the past 12 hours, but the nurse is continuing to conduct regularly scheduled pain assessments in the knowledge that:
A) Pain is associated with a consequent decrease in renal function.
B) Pain blunts the patient's awareness of other important signs and symptoms.
C) Pain contributes to hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.
D) Pain increases the patient's cardiac workload.
D
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The nurse is caring for a client needing emergency surgery. Which preoperative teaching should be omitted to prepare the client for surgery?
A) Effective coughing and deep breathing B) Types of postoperative pain medication C) Frequency of postoperative vital signs D) Knowledge of surgical procedure
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When monitoring the patient receiving an intravenous infusion to reduce blood pressure, the nurse notes that the patient's blood pressure is extremely low, and the patient is lethargic and difficult to awaken. This would be classified as which type of adv
a. Adverse effect b. Allergic reaction c. Idiosyncratic reaction d. Pharmacologic reaction
The nurse assesses her patient to have mild anxiety concerning the birth process. The patient states that she is not interested in Lamaze classes because she is single and does not want to have natural childbirth. The nurse's best response would be:
1. "Lamaze classes promise painless childbirth. If you learn their methods, your pain is minimal." 2. "Lamaze classes can teach you relaxation methods and also the benefits and risks of pain-relief methods. This assists you in making the best decision for you." 3. "You are very nervous. I think these classes would be best for you." 4. "Lamaze classes are geared toward couples. You might want to find a different class."