The home health nurse explains that due to the patient's implantation of a pacemaker, he is not a candidate for the use of:
a. peripheral analgesics.
b. a TENS unit.
c. opioid analgesics.
d. adjuvant analgesics.
B
A TENS unit may interfere with the function of the pacemaker.
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a. allowing extra time for the interview. b. scheduling more than one interview. c. speaking loudly and slowly. d. interviewing a family member or caregiver as well as the patient.
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A) Observation B) Self-reports C) Descriptive observation D) Photo elicitation interview
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a. Lock and unlock the bed wheels. b. Raise and lower the head of the bed. c. Move the bed from one area to another. d. Notify the nurse when the person is soiled.