A 40-year-old male client has arthritis of the knee joint and has been prescribed an
analgesic to relieve the pain. Which is a narcotic analgesic?
A) Aspirin
B) Ibuprofen
C) Celecoxib
D) Morphine
D
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A patient requires a nasogastric tube for enteral feeding. The nurse selects a small-caliber feeding tube for the patient. What are the advantages of using a small-caliber tube? Select all that apply
A) Can be used to decompress the stomach B) Allows monitoring of gastric pH C) Is more comfortable for the patient D) Is capable of delivering medications and feedings E) Has lower risk of self-extubation
Which of the following nongovernmental groups has been expending millions of dollars to reduce the impact of infectious diseases with profound effect on prevention and treatment for HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria?
a. Carter Center b. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation c. Families for Freedom Foundation d. Bradley Foundation
A patient is admitted for evaluation of hypotension. Which assessment by the nurse would require immediate attention?
1. Pulmonary artery wedge pressure of 2 mmHg 2. Heart rate of 112 3. Urine output of 25 mL/hr 4. Presence of rales at both lung bases
Which is an appropriate nursing intervention when using an alternate site for taking blood pressure (BP)?
A) Do not use the same site continuously throughout the client's care. B) Document the site where BP values were measured. C) Place the client in semi-Fowler's position. D) Measure the respiratory rate along with the BP.