State the action of epinephrine (adrenaline).
What will be an ideal response?
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• Epinephrine (adrenaline) is used to treat bronchial asthma.
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The nurse should educate the patient and caregiver that large doses of narcotics are required to control pain. What is the optimal dose for pain medications?
a. The smallest amount possible to achieve some effects b. The dose that provides pain relief c. The dose that is not addictive d. The dose that works for most people
A patient whose new job requires travel to Europe requests the nurse's assistance with fear of flying. What treatment method might the nurse select as likely to be the most effective?
1. Psychoanalysis 2. Aversion therapy 3. Cognitive therapy 4. Systematic desensitization
The nurse is preparing the client for a computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen with IV contrast. Which question does the nurse ask the client before the examination?
a. "Are you allergic to shrimp, scallops, or shellfish?" b. "Have you had anything to eat or drink in the past 12 hours?" c. "Did you finish taking all the prescribed laxatives?" d. "Can you tolerate being tilted from side to side?"
When caring for a patient who has been restrained, how often will the nurse perform an assessment?
a. Every 15 minutes b. Every 30 minutes c. Every hour d. Every 2 hours