When the nurse is preparing to give the dyspneic 1-year-old child a dose of liquid morphine, the father requests that the morphine not be given as it may cause addiction
The nurse's most informative response will be based on the knowledge that morphine: a. Is not addictive to infants
b. In the liquid form does not create dependence
c. Will only sedate the child
d. Diminishes the feelings of air hunger
D
Morphine in any form is addictive, but in small doses it is extremely effective in relieving the discomfort of dyspnea.
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a. 16% c. 20% b. 12% d. 10%
The nurse is assessing the client's neck. Which of the following findings is abnormal?
1. The client's carotid arteries are visibly pulsating. 2. The neck is symmetrical. 3. The tracheal cartilage does not move when the client swallows. 4. The thyroid has no palpable nodules.
Some persons do not feel pain. These persons are at risk for:
a. Dementia b. Undetected disease or injury c. Non-REM sleep d. Sleep deprivation and insomnia
MRSA is a serious infection.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)