Who among the following should be the most cautious when using an opioid drug?

A. Carrie, who has asthma
B. David, who has diarrhea
C. Harry, who has a cough
D. Julia, who has chronic pain


Answer: A

Nursing

You might also like to view...

Normal bowel sounds are heard gurgling every

A) 2 to 3 seconds. B) 4 to 6 seconds. C) 5 to 15 seconds. D) 15 to 20 seconds.

Nursing

The nurse is providing guidance after observing a mother interact with her negative 2-year-old boy. For which interaction will the nurse advise the mother that she is handling the negativism properly?

A) Telling the child to stop tearing pages from magazines B) Asking the child if he would please quit throwing toys C) Telling the child firmly that we don't scream in the office D) Saying, "Please come over here and sit in this chair. OK?"

Nursing

A patient who is 10 weeks pregnant is diagnosed with an inevitable abortion. What are the three treatment options available to this patient? (Select all that apply.)

A) Ultrasound B) Vaginal rest C) Expectant management D) Dilatation and curettage E) Oral misoprostol (Cytotec)

Nursing

The leadership team of a mental health facility is meeting to establish goals for the nursing staff. Which domain of psychological empowerment is supported when one goal is for the staff to select their own work schedules?

1. Meaning 2. Competence 3. Self-determination 4. Impact

Nursing