A 56-year-old male client with metastatic lung cancer rates his pain as a 5 on a pain assessment scale. What type of pain medication would be appropriate for this client?
A) Strong opioid
B) Weak opioid
C) Acetaminophen
D) NSAID
B
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Pain rated as moderate (4–6) usually responds to a weak opioid. Severe pain (7–10) usually requires a strong opioid, such as SQ morphine. Acetaminophen and NSAIDs are used for mild to moderate pain (1–3).
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a. Skin appears dry. b. No lesions are obvious. c. Patient denies any color change. d. Lesion is noted on the lateral aspect of the right arm.
Which action would the nurse take when assessing the impact of religion, culture, and ethnicity on a patient's illness?
A. Recognize that religious preferences may differ between members of an ethnic group. B. Recognize that all members of an ethnic group will follow the same dietary practices. C. Recognize that certain ethnic groups practice the same religion. D. Recognize that certain ethnic groups always practice the same cultural rituals.
While studying the skin in a science class, a student asks why all people have a pinkish color to their lips/mucous membranes. The instructor would respond by citing which of the following responses?
A) Melanocytes are the pigment-synthesizing cells. B) Pheomelanin is the yellow to red pigment particularly concentrated in the lips and nipples of humans. C) Tyrosinase is responsible for all-colored cell production. D) A person with tiny melanocytes will have more concentrated pigment resulting in darker color.
Based on the principles of restorative care, one of the most important roles of the nurse is
a. counselor c. researcher b. coordinator d. educator