The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client with chronic pain caused by osteoarthritis. The client's pain has been severe and prolonged. Which of the following would the nurse identify as a priority assessment?
A) Grief
B) Panic disorder
C) Bulimia
D) Depression
D
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The nurse calculates the child's 24-hour fluid allowance at what volume? ____________________
A patient with benign prostatic hyperplasia has been self-treating with an herbal called saw palmetto. The nurse would know which drug is contraindicated in this patient?
A) Tamsulosin (Flomax) B) Finasteride (Proscar) C) Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) D) Terazosin (Hytrin)
What is the MORAL model?
A) Is a problem-solving model B) Does not include an evaluation step C) Requires the identification and analysis of multiple alternatives for action D) Requires the involvement of only the decision maker
The nurse explains to a client with chronic renal failure that the rationale for receiving calcium carbonate is that it
a. binds with phosphorus to eliminate it from the body. b. binds with potassium to eliminate it from the body. c. helps prevent constipation. d. helps prevent ulcer formation.