The nurse observes the neonate for signs of pain. Of the following, which is the best action the nurse can take to manage pain in a neonate? The nurse can:
A) teach the infant's caregivers ways to soothe and comfort the child during any episode of pain.
B) adhere carefully to the plan for administration of any analgesics to the child.
C) advocate to the physician to use effective treatment methods that cause no pain or less pain.
D) provide a soothing environment, swaddling, and holding to the newborn experiencing pain.
C
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An osteoporosis-related fall necessitated hip replacement surgery for an older female adult who is entering a rehabilitation facility. Which is the nurse's priority goal during this woman's rehabilitation?
a. Eat whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. b. Recapture preoperative mobility status. c. Keep the surgical wound clean and dry. d. Tell her to take two steps into the walker.
A client is scheduled to have esophageal manometry testing. Prior to the test, nursing responsibilities include:
1. medicating the client with an antihistamine. 2. keeping the client NPO for 12 hours prior to the test. 3. withholding food and fluids for 8 hours before the test. 4. restricting intake to clear liquids for 4 hours prior to the test.
A nurse teaches a nursing student about the differences between desmopressin (DDAVP) and vasopressin [Pitressin]. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Desmopressin has a shorter duration of action than vasopressin." b. "Desmopressin is easier to administer than vasopressin." c. "Vasopressin can be used in cardiac re-suscitation." d. "Vasopressin can cause serious adverse cardiovascular effects."
Which situation may indicate elder abuse?
a. A daughter refuses to visit her mother due to work commitments b. A child runs around a grandparent's house breaking items c. A young man repeatedly steals money from his grandmother d. An older person demands that the family come for dinner