Celecoxib (Celebrex) is added to the treatment regimen of a client with arthritis. The nurse explains that the major advantage of this drug is:
a.) The drug is less expensive.
b.) The drug has no known side effects.
c.) The drug has anti-inflammatory properties.
d.) The drug's effectiveness is the same as opioids.
Answer: c.) The drug has anti-inflammatory properties.
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The nurse is delegating the performance of passive range of motion to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). For which client would it not be appropriate to delegate this task to the UAP?
1. Client who has been a quadriplegic for 3 years 2. Unconscious client following excision of a brain tumor 2 days ago 3. Client in rehabilitation center recovering from a CVA 4. Client in a chronic vegetative state following a motor vehicle crash
The nurse is caring for a client following a colonoscopy. During the procedure, two medium-sized polyps were removed. Which nursing assessment in the recovery area is a priority?
A) Assessment of level of consciousness B) Hemoccult test of stool C) Vital signs D) Ability to tolerate liquids
Adolescents often do not use reasoned decision making when issues such as substance abuse and sexual behavior are involved. What is this because of?
a. They tend to be immature. b. They do not need to use reasoned decision making. c. They lack cognitive skills to use reasoned decision making. d. They are dealing with issues that are stressful and emotionally laden.
MC When health services are paid for by a third party such as private health insurance, the payment is usually called
A. Retrospective reimbursement. B. Capitation payment. C. Prospective reimbursement. D. Deductible payment.