A patient with a diagnosis of cellulitis was experiencing pain at her infection site and requested a breakthrough dose of morphine
The nurse administered the patient's ordered dose of 5 mg PO 15 minutes ago, and the patient is now asking to speak to his health care provider because he has not experienced relief from his pain. How should the nurse best understand this patient's complaint?
A) The patient's pain is being exacerbated by anxiety.
B) There has been insufficient time for the onset of the drug's therapeutic effect.
C) The patient likely requires subcutaneous or IV administration of morphine.
D) An NSAID should be administered to potentiate the effect of the opioid.
B
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When caring for a client who does not speak the same language, communication techniques that the nurse can use include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Using posture and position 2. Using gestures carefully 3. Attentive listening 4. Be aware of own facial expressions 5. Speak louder so client will understand
A nurse needs to begin resuscitation of an injured client. Which of the following interventions carries a risk of spinal injury?
A) Head tilt technique B) Chin lift technique C) Jaw-thrust technique D) Rescue breathing technique
The patient, age 21, has been treated for chlamydia and has a history of recurrent herpes. What should the nurse plan to do next?
a. Counsel this patient about her sexual history, risk reduction measures, and testing for HIV. b. Refer this patient to a family planning clinic. c. Counsel this patient about testing for HIV and what the test results mean. d. Counsel this patient about abstinence and a monogamous relationship.
A 10-month-old infant presents with an acute onset of increased work of breathing. According to the infant's mother, the child was crawling around in the living room prior to the event and was fine 10 minutes earlier. Your assessment reveals that the infant appears alert to his surroundings, has loud inspiratory stridor, and pink skin. You should:
A) look inside the infant's mouth using a tongue blade and penlight. B) avoid agitating the infant, offer supplemental oxygen, and transport. C) deliver five sharp back slaps between the infant's shoulder blades. D) apply a pediatric nonrebreathing mask and transport expeditiously.