The nurse is administering morphine IM, ordered for a patient reporting severe pain. To evaluate the patient's response to this drug, the nurse will assess primarily for:
1. cardiac rhythms for tachycardia.
2. respiratory rate for tachypnea.
3. increased bowel sounds in the GI system.
4. sedative effects in the neurological system.
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Morphine initially produces sedation that allows the patient to sleep and rest from the pain. This is considered a side effect.
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1. Urine specific gravity is 1.100. 2. Hematocrit of whole blood is 45%. 3. Weight increased by 4% overnight. 4. Intake 4500 ml and output 2000 ml.
What was the main contribution of the Goldmark Report?
A) Improvement of nursing education B) Increased emphasis on health care economics C) Increase public awareness of the nursing profession D) Reformation of patient care
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To identify areas most vulnerable to damage and plan for an effective response, which data or methods of data collection may be used? (Select all that apply.) A) Geographic information B) Satellite imagery C) Census data D) Historical data on previous events E) Planning board declarations
Beliefs about causation of illness and disease do not vary across cultures
Indicate whether the statement is true or false