Besides controlling pain of the post-abdominal surgery patient with narcotics, the nurse suggests to the patient that he
A) Focus on pain relief
B) Use distraction
C) Describe the pain
D) Think about the next dose
Ans: B
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The industrial nurse is planning programs to address health problems identified in the Healthy People 2010 report. The nurse should include which of the following programs with company employees at the worksite?
1. Stress management 2. Depression screening 3. Abuse screening 4. Substance abuse education
Which of the following represents a short-term goal for an organization?
a. Health education to prevent the incidence of accidents due to drunk drivers b. Heart failure education provided to every patient admitted with that diagno-sis-related group c. Building a new emergency department d. Renovation of the intensive care unit
Which of the following is common with otitis media?
a. Skin rash b. Headache c. Tinnitus d. Vomiting