A homebound hospice patient receiving opioid pain medication continues to experience pain. Which nonpharmacologic complementary methods should the nurse instruct the patient? Select all that apply.
A. Distraction
B. Guided imagery
C. Progressive muscle relaxation
D. Regional pain management
E. Acupuncture
Answer: C
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a. Skateboarding b. Snowmobiling c. Trampoline use d. Horseback riding
When caring for patients from other cultures, the nursing assistant should
A. assume that all patients should be treated the same. B. never make exceptions because of culture or ethnicity. C. recognize that cultural beliefs are easily changed during illness. D. be willing to modify care in keeping with the patient's culture.
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a nasogastric tube in place following gastric surgery. Why should the nurse use normal saline to irrigate the nasogastric tube?
a. It decreases electrolytes. b. It maintains electrolytes. c. It maintains fluid volume. d. It increases fluid volume.
The nurse should explain to new parents that the most serious consequence of propping an infant's bottle is
a. Dental caries b. Aspiration c. Ear infections d. Colic