The nurse administers a parenteral dose of pain medication to a patient. When will the nurse reassess the patient's level of pain?
1) After 15 minutes
2) After 30 minutes
3) After 45 minutes
4) After 60 minutes
ANS: 2
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A) Allocation of resources B) Maintenance of order C) Division of labor D) Placement of family members in society
The nurse explains that the rationale for LMW (low-molecular-weight) heparin therapy after open reduction of a fractured femur is to
a. decrease hematoma at the fracture site. b. decreases the threat of thrombus. c. increase blood supply at the fracture site. d. increase platelet formation.
You are the nurse positioning a woman at 24 weeks' gestation in a supine position for fundal height measurement. She becomes pale, dizzy, and nauseated. Your first action should be to:
A) reposition the client. B) provide oxygen. C) assess blood pressure. D) go get the crash cart.
Two other age-related factors have an impact on the effect of a drug: ________ and other ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).