A nurse is caring for a client who uses smokeless tobacco extensively, which he believes is harmless. What advice should the nurse give this client regarding the use of smokeless tobacco?
A) It is as dangerous as regular tobacco or nicotine.
B) It is a better choice than regular tobacco or nicotine.
C) It reduces the risk of heart disease.
D) It is more addictive than nicotine.
A
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The patient is prescribed sildenafil 25 mg PO one hour before sexual intercourse is planned. The patient returns for follow-up care and says that 25 mg did not produce an erection so he increased the dosage
How much of an increase would be enough to concern a nurse? A) 50 mg B) 75 mg C) 100 mg D) 25 mg
Identifying a benchmark for a client portfolio is most likely to be part of the __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which responses indicate to the nurse that the patient understands preoperative teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. "I will need to sign a consent form before I am given my medications prior to my surgery." b. "The surgeon will want me to ambulate as soon as possible after my surgery." c. "My nurse will want me to take the deep-est breaths I can tolerate following my surgery." d. "I may experience some constipation if I am taking much pain medication after my surgery." e. "The general anesthesia will prevent me from having pain for the first 24 hours after surgery."
The nursing student is assisting with the care of a patient with musculoskeletal pain related to soft tissue injury and bone disruption. The student sees that the patient has a prn (as needed) order for pain medication. What does the student do first in order to decide when to give the pain medication?
a) Ask the physician to clarify the order for specific parameters. b) Check with the primary nurse or the charge nurse for advice. c). Ask the patient about types of activities that increase the pain. d) Ask the instructor for help interpreting the order.