You inform P.C. that one of your roles will be to help with the symptom control as her illness progresses
You begin with pain control because it has a powerful effect on quality of life.
What interventions will you use to help her be as pain free as possible?
• Perform a complete pain assessment using a standardized tool, such as ranking pain on a scale of 0
to 10, where 0 means no pain and 10 means the worst pain imaginable.
• Match the pharmacologic agent used with the intensity and type of pain. Dosing is most effective
when given on an around-the-clock schedule.
• Nonpharmacologic measures, such as positioning, hot or cold compresses, distractions, and
guided imagery, should help. These will also assist with dyspnea.
• Teach P.C. the side effects of her medications. Begin an appropriate regimen to manage
constipation when she begins using opioid medications.
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a. regulation of metabolism. b. growth rate. c. physical development. d. sexual function. e. reproductive process.
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A. A sandwich of luncheon meat on whole wheat bread, steamed carrots, and a raw apple B. Sandwich of chicken salad on white bread, creamed soup, and hot tea C. Fried shrimp, lettuce and tomato salad, and a dinner roll D. Roasted chicken, potato salad, and a glass of milk
You would like to advance in your career and have submitted your portfolio for review. The supervisor has identified a group of peer reviewers
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