Describe five interventions that could assist in managing K.B.'s pain
What will be an ideal response?
• Administer non-opioid analgesics as prescribed.
• Administer analgesics on a scheduled, around-the-clock basis.
• Use nonpharmacologic interventions such as a cool cloth, deep breathing, and guided imagery.
• Minimize environmental stimuli (e.g., provide a quiet environment, limit the number of visitors and
their length of stay, close curtains, dim lights).
• Avoid jarring the bed or startling him.
• Encourage sleep and provide uninterrupted periods of rest.
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The nurse knows the following changes in sleep patterns occur in the older adult: (Select all that apply.)
a. Sleep increases to approximately 8 to 10 hours a night. b. REM sleep is shorter. c. Stage 4 NREM is decreased. d. The use of medication may interfere with sleep. e. Older adults awaken more at night.
The population health nurse visits a family in the community and becomes aware that the family is facing loss of their house because of the primary income earner's recent illness, which depleted the household income
. The nurse should intervene to aid the family by: 1. Referring them to their local church. 2. Contacting local social service agencies for emergency housing funds. 3. Finding employment for other family members. 4. Arranging for home health services for the primary income earner.
Kaleb has extensively resistant tuberculosis (TB). Treatment for extensively resistant TB would include:
1. INH, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol for at least 12 months 2. INH, ethambutol, kanamycin, and rifampin 3. Treatment with at least two drugs to which the TB is susceptible 4. Levofloxacin
A nurse plans to lobby a state senator regarding a particular health care bill. Which action would be appropriate?
a. The nurse should be specific about what action the senator should take early in the contact or letter. b. The nurse should tell the senator that if their advice is followed, the nurse will vote for the senator. c. The nurse should use a form letter to ex-press personal opinion and encourage as many as possible to mail in the form letter. d. The nurse should avoid making contact by phone and only submit personal views in writing.