Which question should the nurse ask a postsurgical client prior to the administration of an opioid analgesic?
A. "Have you ever been addicted to prescription pain medications?"
B. "Do you understand how this pain prescription works?"
C. "Would you like me to help you change your position for comfort?"
D. "Would you please rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10?"
Answer: D
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A) Working hard to breathe B) Difficulty swallowing C) Rash on the abdomen D) Sore throat and headache
What is the purpose of a sitz bath?
a. to provide warm, moist heat to the perineal area b. to provide local application of cold to the rectum c. to provide application of medication to the perineal area d. to provide specialized cleansing to the vagina or rectum
A new graduate has been working as an RN for 6 months and is no longer working with a preceptor; however, she still checks frequently with this more experienced nurse to validate that she is following the rules and the policies she is just beginning
to learn. The new graduate in this scenario exhibits the actions of what theoretical level of skill? a. Expert b. Competent c. Proficient d. Novice
Which of these would best prepare a nursing student for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN®)?
1. Purchase a review text with a companion compact disc that has links to study sites on the Internet. 2. Purchase a review text with companion compact disc containing NCLEX-RN® types of questions. 3. Purchase a review text that has practice questions and drills on a compact disc, including test answers. 4. Form a study group to review subject content and surf the Internet for review sites and links.