Which of the following actions when preformed by the nurse indicates understanding of one basic principle of providing effective pain management?
a) Continuing to provide around the clock pain medications 72 hours following a surgical procedure
b) Wakening a new postoperative patient to take his or her pain medication
c) Administering pain medications on a PRN (as needed) basis
d) Administering a dose of an analgesic agent via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) during rounds
Ans: b) Wakening a new postoperative patient to take his or her pain medication
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a. "While sitting up, place a cold compress over your nose." b. "Sit up with your head tilted forward and pinch your nose." c. "Just allow the bleeding to stop on its own, but don't blow your nose." d. "Lie on your back with your head tilted back and pinch your nose."
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A) Advise women of childbearing age to remain on oral contraceptives for at least 1 month after finishing this medication. B) Advise women of childbearing age that this drug is also an abortifacient. C) Advise women of childbearing age to use barrier contraceptives. D) Advise women of childbearing age that this drug is safe for the fetus.
A nurse is completing discharge teaching for a client who is about to be discharged to home. The client asks the nurse why there is a case manager involved in the client's care and expresses confusion about who is in charge
The client states, "I thought the doctor manages my care.". The best response by the nurse is: 1. "No, I manage your care.". 2. "A case manager is responsible for assuring that all your needs are met.". 3. "You are correct; the doctor is responsible for managing your care.". 4. "The case manager delegates your care to the nurse.".
A mother indicates to the nurse that she has decided to resume a job outside the home. She asks for some tips on selecting a daycare for her child. The nurse would make which of the following suggestions?
a. Ask the faculty about their philosophy and attitudes toward children b. Only select a daycare that cares for sick children c. Try to find an unlicensed facility to reduce costs d. Try to find a center that cares for a larger group of children