Based on research findings, what preoperative factor is most likely to result in increased postoperative pain?
A. Older age
B. High anxiety
C. Smoking history
D. Presence of chronic pain
B
Anxiety is the best-explored determinant for predicting postoperative pain.
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A nurse is providing care after auscultating clients' breath sounds. Which assessment finding is correctly matched to the nurse's primary intervention?
a. Hollow sounds are heard over the trachea. - The nurse increases the oxygen flow rate. b. Crackles are heard in bases. - The nurse encourages the client to cough forcefully. c. Wheezes are heard in central areas. - The nurse administers an inhaled bronchodilator. d. Vesicular sounds are heard over the periphery. - The nurse has the client breathe deeply.
The RN may delegate to LPNs/LVNs a variety of data-collecting tasks, including:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. The focused assessment at the beginning of the shift 2. The focused assessment at the end of the shift 3. The focused assessment of a body part in relation to client complaints 4. Specific assessment of the nurseing intervention provided 5. Determination of nursing diagnosis related to assessment data
The nurse manager is planning the holiday schedule for the staff on the oncology unit. The staff is highly experienced and has worked well together for over five years
Using situational leadership theory, which is the most effective leadership style for this management decision? 1. Telling 2. Selling 3. Participating 4. Delegating
A nurse instructs a client who is taking oral nitrates to store the drug in which manner? Select all that apply
A) In its original container B) With the container lid tightly sealed C) With other medications in the container D) In a plastic pill box so doses are not missed E) Away from light exposure