The nurse instructs a patient on the advantages of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIV). Which patient statement reflects a need for additional teaching?
1. "I will not have to have a tube down my throat for it to work."
2. "I will probably recover faster, so I can get out of the hospital faster."
3. "I am more likely to have fewer complications such as pneumonia."
4. "Noninvasive ventilation is not uncomfortable and I won't have to be admitted to ICU to use it."
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Rationale 1: This statement does not reflect the need for additional teaching.
Rationale 2: This statement does not reflect the need for additional teaching.
Rationale 3: This statement does not reflect the need for additional teaching.
Rationale 4: Although the technique is not invasive, it still can be uncomfortable. In addition, admission to the ICU may be necessary for close and intensive respiratory management. This statement reflects the need for additional teaching.
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The client has a blunt affect and relates no longer being able to do many things that once were enjoyable. The nurse working with an interdisciplinary team to manage this client's pain understands the client a. has adapted a sick role out of frustration with the situation and health care. b. is probably malingering to get workers' compensation. c. might be addicted to drugs and should have a urine drug screen. d. would not be so irritable after getting some sleep.
How should this medication be stored?
What will be an ideal response?