A 62-year-old woman has been prescribed a fentanyl transdermal patch for chronic cancer pain. The patient asks the nurse how long it will take for her to experience pain relief
The nurse will instruct the patient that she should feel pain relief in approximately
A) 6 hours.
B) 12 hours.
C) 24 hours.
D) 32 hours.
C
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a. Resolving all language and cultural differences b. Enrolling the pregnant woman in the Medicaid program by the 8th month of pregnancy c. Ensuring early and adequate prenatal care d. Providing more women's shelters
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1. Without regard to meals 2. At least 1 hour before a meal 3. More than 2 hours after a meal 4. Only during a meal
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The nurse has been assessing the patient's bowel sounds. Which action should the nurse implement before notifying the healthcare provider if the bowel sounds are absent?
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