Two weeks postoperatively, Mr. P is being discharged. You will have reason to believe Mr. P had a successful hospitalization if he states:
A) "Thank you for your help. I learned a lot about medications."
B) "I can handle my drinking now, although it is not a problem."
C) "It will be good to go out with the boys again."
D) "Will the doctor refill my pain medications as often as I need them?"
A
You might also like to view...
An older man, who has activity intolerance as a result pulmonary fibrosis, barks orders and commands at the nursing staff when he cannot help himself
Which of the following is the nurse's first priority patient outcome for planning care to resolve this problem? a. Verbalizes requests in a calm, respectful, and appreciative manner. b. Identifies potential triggers of anger, and positively redirects energy. c. Expresses an understanding of the need to balance rest and exercise. d. Resolves the pulmonary fibrosis to restore baseline activity tolerance.
Which drug would a nurse expect to produce a favorable response for both positive and negative symptoms?
a. Haloperidol (Haldol) b. Risperidone (Risperdal) c. Fluphenazine (Prolixin) d. Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
After obtaining an incredible number of resources for her multiproblem family, the nurse was therefore unprepared when, during the next visit, although two children peeked out the window, no one answered the door
Why might the family not have welcomed the nurse? A. They did not want those particular resources. B. They had really expected more from the nurse than they had received. C. They had not finished cleaning up after dinner. D. They were testing the nurse to see if she was really reliable and consistent.
When a client's husband questions how a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump works, the nurse explains that the client:
1. Has control over the frequency of the intravenous (IV) analgesia 2. Can choose the dosage of the drug received 3. May request the type of medication received 4. Controls the route for administering the medication