Which of the following instructions should a nurse give to clients with opiate dependency who take methadone?
A) Avoid driving for 3 hours after medication.
B) Take vitamin substitutes.
C) Maintain bed rest for 1 hour after medication.
D) Wear a Medic Alert tag.
D
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A nurse is caring for a patient with liver cirrhosis. The nurse has to collaborate on an individualized teaching plan to help the client administer the postdischarge medications. Which of the following would the nurse need to integrate into the plan?
Select all that apply. A) The nurse's teaching ability B) The prescribed drug C) The patient's learning skills D) The patient's need to know the drugs E) The health care provider's preference
The client is a 20-year-old African American male admitted with sickle cell crisis. The physician orders a low dose of medication that does not resolve the client's pain
When the nurse questions the order, the physician explains that African American males in this age range are likely to abuse drugs. What is the nurse's best response or action? A. Administer the medication as ordered. B. Assist the client to use additional pain relief measures, such as guided imagery and distraction. C. Explain to the client that the lower doses are better for him in the long run so that he will not build up a tolerance to the medication. D. Ask the physician to consult with the pain control specialist or sickle cell clinic to best meet this client's needs for pain relief.
Which does the nurse implement after obtaining an arterial blood gases specimen?
1. Maintains pressure over the site for 3 to 5 minutes 2. Checks the artery proximal or above the puncture site 3. Places syringe into a plastic bag and sends it for analysis 4. Applies a cool compress to hematoma at the puncture site
A disability is:
a. An artificial replacement for a missing body part b. A chronic illness or disease c. Any lost, absent, or impaired physical or mental function d. A temporary state of impairment