In providing pain medication for the postoperative client, what is the preferred route of administration when the client is NPO?
a. epidural c. intravenous
b. intramuscular d. oral
C
With postoperative pain, the intravenous route is preferred as the route of administration for pain medications, as it allows for quicker affects.
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A nursing supervisor has introduced a needed change in policy to the nurse managers. The managers have met maximum resistance when attempting to gain support for the change
Which options reflect valid strategies for the nurse managers? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Meet with the supervisor and discuss modification of the proposed change. 2. Slow down the change process. 3. Meet with the supervisor and suggest abandoning the change. 4. Work together to identify strategies to overcome resistance. 5. Proceed with the change.
What does plantar flexion demonstrate?
A) Function of the plantar nerve B) Function of the tibial nerve C) Function of the radial nerve D) Function of the peroneal nerve
A 58-year-old patient with a left-brain stroke suddenly bursts into tears when family members visit. The nurse should
a. use a calm voice to ask the patient to stop the crying behavior. b. explain to the family that depression is normal following a stroke. c. have the family members leave the patient alone for a few minutes. d. teach the family that emotional outbursts are common after strokes.
The public health nurse must participate in the essential services of public health. These include:
1. Monitoring health status to solve community problems 2. Diagnosing and investigating health problems in the world 3. Informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues 4. Working in law enforcement to regulate health and ensure safety