____________________ is given to surgical patients to prevent pain, relax muscles, and induce forgetfulness.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Anesthesia
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a. A 34-year-old on NPO status who is receiving intravenous D5W b. A 50-year-old with an infection who is prescribed a sulfonamide antibiotic c. A 67-year-old who is experiencing pain and is prescribed ibuprofen (Motrin) d. A 73-year-old with tachycardia who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin)
A patient is admitted into the critical care unit with symptoms of a low-grade fever, joint pain, tachycardia, hepatomegaly, photophobia, and an inability to follow commands. The patient is becoming more agitated and complaining of pain
The nurse suspects that the patient has a. ITP. c. sickle cell anemia. b. heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. d. DIC.
The nurse is caring for a 57-year-old woman who is complaining about gaining so much weight after menopause and suggests that thyroid hormone replacement would help her lose weight and speed up her metabolism. What is the nurse's best response?
A) "Inducing a state of hyperthyroidism would result in weight loss." B) "People who are not hypothyroid should not take thyroid hormones." C) "People who take thyroid hormones without cause will end up damaging their heart." D) "The body compensates for the extra hormone by reducing the amount secreted."
Today is the last day of work on the medical-surgical unit for a nurse who has decided to work in home care. A patient asks her why she is going to home care. Select a response that best illustrates the advantages of home care
1) "Care is much more comprehensive and unhurried in the home; it is more enjoyable for nurses to work in home care." 2) "Home care is much more organized than hospital care; you have access to the whole team, and there is less interference from others." 3) "A home health nurse has more autonomy and skills than a hospital nurse; I'll get to do more." 4) "In home care I can see my patients in their personal environment; this will help me understand them more and allow me to give personalized care."