The nurse is explaining the effects of heat application for pain relief. Which of the following would the nurse be likely to include as an effect?
A) Increased blood flow to the area
B) Increased pressure on nociceptive fibers
C) Possible release of endogenous opioids
D) Altered capillary permeability
B
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A patient with a diagnosis of HF is started on a beta-blocker. What is the nurse's priority role during gradual increases in the patient's dose?
A) Educating the patient that symptom relief may not occur for several weeks B) Stressing that symptom relief may take up to 4 months to occur C) Making adjustments to each day's dose based on the blood pressure trends D) Educating the patient about the potential changes in LOC that may result from the drug
The state medical board has proposed legislation to include physicians on the state board of nursing to interpret the Nurse Practice Act. Local nursing organizations have testified in public hearings opposing this measure
What aspect of policy development is this? 1. Administrative decision. 2. Legislation. 3. Judicial decision. 4. Regulation.
Misty, a 26-year-old G3, TPAL 3004 postpartum woman, has a deep vein thrombosis related to antenatal bedrest therapy, multiple gestation (giving birth to twins) and an operative birth
She is now 48 hours postpartum and states, "I feel anxious and have some pain in my chest". Misty's respiratory rate is 28 breaths/minute. The perinatal nurse's most appropriate first step would be to: A) Summon help B) Initiate oxygen therapy C) Assess Misty's blood pressure and pulse D) Assist Misty into a Trendelenberg position
In the United States, the en face position is preferred immediately after birth. Nurses can facilitate this process by all of the following except:
1. washing both the infant's and the mother's faces. 2. placing the infant on the mother's abdomen or breast with their heads on the same plane. 3. dimming the lights. 4. delaying the instillation of prophylactic antibiotic ointment in the infant's eyes.