A hospice nurse is caring for a dying client. The client complains of pain in his legs that he describes as burning and tingling. He rates the pain a 10 on a scale from 1 to 10. The client is currently taking morphine
What additional type of medication would the nurse expect to be prescribed for this type of pain?
A) NSAID
B) Antidepressant
C) Benzodiazipine
D) Antipsychiotic
B
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A psychiatric nurse is providing an educational session to the emergency room staff to raise awareness on the topic of elder abuse. Which client is most at risk for elder abuse?
1. An 82-year-old woman with middle-stage dementia 2. A 73-year-old woman living in a poor neighborhood 3. A 70-year-old man with the recent diagnosis of heart disease 4. An 89-year-old man living with a mentally ill family member
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A patient who is an active alcoholic is admitted to the hospital for surgery. The nurse reviewing orders for this patient would be correct to question which postoperative medication for this patient?
a. Acetaminophen b. Diazepam c. Morphine d. Thiamine