A 17-year-old female present at a nurse practitioner's office requests a signature for working papers. The nurse reviews her chart and notes that the girl's last physical examination was two years ago
In addition to providing the signature for the working papers, the nurse should use this visit as: 1. An opportunity to discuss birth-control measures.
2. A time to discuss exercise and sports participation.
3. A health-supervision opportunity.
4. A chance to discuss the important of pursuing post-secondary education.
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Rationale
All visits should be used as health promotion and health supervision opportunities. While discussing birth control exercise and future plans is important, these topics can be included in the overall health supervision protocols.
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a. Matrix c. Mission b. Vision d. Span of control
How many mL are needed for a 20 mg dose?
What will be an ideal response?
A disadvantage of nonpharmacological pain relief that the nurse should be aware of is that:
A. The methods cannot be used with children B. It is ineffective with severe pain C. It is ineffective without the concomitant use of medication D. The client may have feelings of disorientation or an inability to concentrate
If a patient is requiring six rescue doses for breakthrough pain in a 24-hour period, what would be an appropriate intervention?
a. Increase the dose of the baseline long-acting medication. b. Increase the dose of the rescue short-acting medication. c. Switch to a different short-acting rescue medication. d. Do nothing, because this is appropriate and the patient's pain is well controlled.