The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient with high levels of pain. To potentiate pharmacological pain relief, the nurse uses several nonpharmacological interventions
What nursing strategies will be helpful in this situation? Select all that apply.
A) Frequent turning and repositioning
B) Earphones with music of the patient's choice
C) Limiting visits to twice a day
D) Using guided imagery and distraction
E) Teaching the quieting reflex
F) Using therapeutic touch
B, D, E, F
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a. 1 hour b. 2 hours c. 4 hours d. 6 hours
A medication containing a weakened or dead antigen is called a(n):
1. toxoid. 2. vaccine. 3. antiserum. 4. antidote.
A new graduate asks the preceptor what the difference is between an electronic medical record (EMR ) and an electronic health record (EHR ). The preceptor explains that:
1. The EMR only includes nursing assessments. 2. The EHR is a part of the EMR used by other professions. 3. The EMR cannot be recalled. 4. The EMR is an electronic record of client encounters.
A patient states, "I'm feeling left-sided chest pain that radiates to my left arm." This is an example of ____________________ data
Fill in the blank with the correct word.