The nurse is caring for a patient of Japanese heritage who refuses opioid pain medication despite the nurse's explaining its importance in the healing process. Which intervention(s) by the nurse is/are appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply
a. Assess the patient's pain levels at less frequent intervals.
b. Document in the record that the patient does not want to take opioids.
c. Use nonpharmacological measures to help control the patient's pain.
d. Notify the primary care provider of the patient's noncompliance.
ANS: B, C
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The best explanation that the nurse can give the family is that the patient's fatigue is caused by which of the following? a. Decreased muscle endurance caused by immobility b. Advanced age c. Increased metabolism d. Urinary stasis
A nurse researcher is trying to decide on the best method of data collection in a study. What is the advantage of an interview over a questionnaire as a method of data collection in a study?
1. There is less bias. 2. In-depth responses can be obtained. 3. They are less time consuming. 4. Response rate is low.
If a researcher wishes to predict with 97.5% accuracy, the level of significance would be
a. .05 b. .01 c. .25 d. .025
Immediately following an epidural block, a pregnant patient's blood pressure suddenly falls to 90/50 mmHg. What action should the nurse do first?
A) Place the patient supine. B) Raise the head of the bed. C) Ask the patient to take deep breaths. D) Turn onto the left side or raise the legs.