A patient recovering from outpatient surgery reports frustration and excruciating pain and wants stronger pain medication immediately. What should this patient's behavior suggest to the nurse?
A. The patient was not given strong enough postoperative pain medication.
B. The patient could have a substance abuse problem.
C. The patient is under stress to return to work.
D. There is a surgical wound problem.
Answer: B
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A) Length of time in labor B) 107 oz C) "I practically slept through the whole thing!" D) Vaginal versus cesarean delivery
The informatics nurse needs to complete mandatory continuing education hours for relicensure. Which action should the nurse take after locating an online education program?
A) Validate the approval body. B) Complete the registration form. C) Review the learning objectives. D) Pay the fee to access the program.
The major difference between a transient ischemic attack (TIA) and a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is that:
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The cognitive levels used on the NCLEX-PN examination are knowledge, comprehension, application, and ____________________
Fill in the blank with the correct word.