When developing the plan of care for a patient with chronic pain, the nurse plans interventions based on the knowledge that chronic pain is most effectively relieved when analgesics are administered in what matter?
a. on a p.r.n. basis
b. Conservatively
c. Around the clock (ATC)
d. Intramuscularly
Ans: c. Around the clock (ATC)
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A) Ginkgo B) Glucosamine C) St. John's wort D) Saw palmetto
The health care provider writes medication orders at 8 AM on March 10, 2014, for a client and signs the orders. Which order(s) should the nurse question? (Select all that apply.) _____________________________
a. Lasix 20 mg p.o. daily b. Digoxin 0.125 mg p.o. everyday c. Ampicillin 250 mg q6h d. Multivitamin daily e. Colace 200 mg p.o. t.i.d. f. Tylenol 650 mg p.r.n. for pain
The nursing diagnosis that would serve as the primary guide when providing care to a client with cystic fibrosis (CF) is
a. Constipation b. Fluid Volume Excess c. Ineffective Airway Clearance d. Swallowing, Impaired
Briefly discuss S.P.'s nutritional needs. Why is she receiving an iron supplement?
What will be an ideal response?