The patient is scheduled for a painful procedure. In addition to premedicating the patient with an opioid drug, what other nursing action is most likely to alleviate the pain?
A) Give intravenous midazolam (Versed).
B) Monitor vital signs during the procedure.
C) Give explanations before and during the procedure.
D) Ask the family to wait outside during the procedure.
C
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Select all that apply. 1. Age over 65 2. Male gender 3. Age under 18 4. High alcohol intake 5. Serving in the military
The nurse explains to a pregnant patient that she will need to take iron during her pregnancy after being diagnosed with iron-deficiency anemia
The nurse suggests that absorption of the supplemental iron can be increased by taking it with which of the following? A) Meals high in iron B) Milk C) Legumes D) Orange juice
Which action should the nurse take when providing patient teaching to a 76-year-old with mild presbycusis?
a. Use patient education handouts rather than discussion. b. Use a higher-pitched tone of voice to provide instructions. c. Ask for permission to turn off the television before teaching d. Wait until family members have left before initiating teaching.
You are giving an infant a sponge bath. Which is correct?
a. Wash the infant in a cool environment so he does not overheat. b. Use a moistened cotton swab to clean in-side the nose. c. Support the infant's head and neck whenever you pick him up. d. Avoid washing the creases and folds.