For which of the following reasons would the physician not order a narcotic agonist analgesic when a patient has abdominal pain of undetermined origin?
A. narcotic is too strong to sue in undetermined pain
B. it will make it difficult to diagnose the cause of the pain
C. narcotics are very addicting
D. undetermined pain will respond better to nonnarcotic medications
B. it will make it difficult to diagnose the cause of the pain
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a. Speak slowly and with increased volume b. Use of touch c. Use of eye contact d. Reference of address e. Meaning of gestures
The nurse is prioritizing a client's list of nursing diagnoses. Which of the following would be considered a low priority for the client?
a. Alteration in comfort b. Nausea c. Knowledge deficit d. Fluid volume deficit
The nurse is speaking with a 40-year-old woman at a fund-raiser. The woman states, "I have never had a mammogram. I am a Buddhist and I believe if I get cancer, then that is what my fate will be
" What is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "You are 40 years old and really should start thinking about having a mammogram." b. "Breast cancer can be cured if caught and treated early enough. You are not giving yourself an opportunity think about your own health." c. "I don't know of any religion that just allows people to die. You may need to rethink this." d. "This is certainly your choice; however, there is research that shows screening is helpful and effective."
The nurse is reviewing the anatomy of the kidney with a patient scheduled for renal surgery. What should the nurse explain as being the structural and functional unit of the kidney?
a. Cortex b. Medulla c. Pyramid d. Nephron