A 73-year-old patient admitted after a stroke has expressive aphasia. Which pain intensity scale(s) would be appropriate to use with this patient? Choose all that apply
1) Visual analogue
2) Numerical rating
3) Wong-Baker face rating
4) Simple descriptor
ANS: 2, 3
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A) Antihypertensives B) Anticoagulants C) Cardiac glycosides D) Antiarrhythmics
The nurse, applying culture care diversity theory, is implementing the concept of repatterning and restructuring. This means the nurse is:
a. accepting and complying with the client's cultural beliefs. b. adapting his beliefs and values to the client's beliefs. c. planning and negotiating to accommodate to the client's food preferences and religious practices. d. becoming knowledgeable enough about the client's culture to adjust nursing care as needed.
A patient prescribed ezetimibe (Zetia) has developed swelling around the eyes, nose, and lips. What is your priority action at this time?
a. Elevate the head of the bed. b. Notify the prescriber. c. Assess the patient's airway. d. Check the patient's blood pressure.
How much medication must be administered for the following order? Order: Potassium Chloride 60 mEq
What will be an ideal response?