A patient is in a hospice receiving palliative care for lung cancer. The cancer has metastasized to the liver and bones. The patient is experiencing dyspnea. What might the nurse do to help to relive the dyspnea the patient is experiencing?
A) A fluid bolus
B) High-flow oxygen to treat low oxygen saturation
C) High doses of opioids
D) Administer corticosteroids as ordered
D
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The nurse is aware that the use of a pain flow sheet in the critical care setting allows for
a. visible and ongoing pain assessment and management of pain. b. pain assessment and control in postoperative patients treated in the ICU. c. evaluation of analgesic treatments. d. recording vital signs.
A pregnant woman asks you about the advantages of an alternative birthing center. You would explain to her that
A) no physicians will care for her. B) birth is viewed as a wellness event. C) she will not be encouraged to breastfeed her infant. D) a birthing center has no advantages over home birth.
An emergency department nurse is caring for a rape victim. Which statements should the nurse communicate to the client? Select all that apply
A) "I am very sorry this happened to you." B) "You will feel better if you help the police catch your attacker." C) "You are safe here." D) "You are not to blame. It was not your fault" E) "It is best not to talk about it right away." F) "I am glad you are alive."
A nurse is completing a home visit to an older adult receiving regular dressing changes for treatment of a venous ulcer. As a provider of home healthcare, the nurse recognizes that the primary goal of this practice is:
a) To prevent recurrent admissions to hospitals and other inpatient settings. b) To maximize the independence and health of clients. c) To limit the progression of chronic health problems. d) To enable clients to make informed choices about their health.