The nurse is preparing to give an intramuscular injection to a toddler. To decrease pain, EMLA cream is applied to the injection site at least ______ hour(s) before administration of the injection
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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EMLA cream should be applied to the injection site at least 1 hour before IM injection to decrease pain.
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1. antihypertensive medications. 2. thiazide diuretics. 3. cold preparations containing acetaminophen. 4. insulin.
The nurse would expect to assess which finding in a patient with allodynia?
A) A diminished response to pain B) A hypersensitive response to an innocuous stimulus such as light touch C) An increased sensitivity to thermal stimulation D) A decreased sensitivity to tactile stimulation
A client is asking questions about natural methods of contraception and is interested in the"rhythm method." In this method, the couple should abstain from intercourse during what time period?
a. 3 days after ovulation b. 3 days before ovulation c. 3 days before and after ovulation d. 5 days before and after ovulation
When providing care to patients at risk for ARDS, nurses use evidence-based practice whenever they:
a. Suction a patient at high risk for developing ARDS every 2 hours. b. Suction a patient at high risk for developing ARDS whenever crackles are aus-cultated. c. Turn a patient at risk for developing ARDS every 2 hours. d. Turn a patient at risk for developing ARDS every 5 minutes.