A patient with chronic pain is desperately searching for something to relieve the pain. What should the nurse recommend for this patient?
A. Evaluation by a psychiatrist to determine if the patient is depressed
B. A pain medication schedule to help avoid the onset of pain
C. Avoiding the use of narcotics
D. A thorough analysis of the pain to determine if it is truly pain
Answer: B
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The perinatal nurse is caring for a Native American woman in labor with her first baby. The patient asks about the possibility of burning sweet grass, a part of her cultural tradition, during labor. Which of the following is the best response by the nurse
A. "Burning any type of substance is not allowed by policy in the hospital. Is there something else that I can do that would be similar?" B. "Can you explain to me a bit more about this custom and what it means to you so that I can understand it better?" C. "I need to confer with the charge nurse. I want to know if this practice can be allowed so I will ask to see if it is possible." D. "I understand that this cultural practice is important to you; however, I am unable to accommodate your request at this time."
A male patient is receiving heparin by continuous intravenous infusion. The nurse will instruct the patient and family members to report which of the following should it occur?
A) A skin rash B) Sudden occurrence of sleepiness and drowsiness C) Dizziness D) Presence of blood in urine or stools
A client of the religion of Islam is hospitalized during Ramadan. Which dietary adjustment would support this client's spiritual wellness at this time?
a. Arranging for only one large meal to be served in the middle of the day b. Including whole grain foods and fresh fruit with each meal c. Providing herbal teas and unleavened bread before each meal d. Requesting that meals be served before dawn and after sunset
Divide 566.8 by 1,000
1. 5,668 2. 56.68 3. 5.668 4. 0.5668