A nurse is administering a medication to a patient for acute pain. Of the various routes for drug administration, which would be chosen because it is absorbed more rapidly?
A) injected medications C) topical skin medications
B) liquid oral medications D) oral-coated medications
A
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The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with cardiogenic shock. The patient is experiencing chest pain and there is an order for the administration of morphine
In addition to pain control, what is the main rationale for administering morphine to this patient? A) It promotes coping and slows catecholamine release. B) It stimulates the patient so he or she is more alert. C) It decreases gastric secretions. D) It dilates the blood vessels.
The nurse is assisting the health care provider to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing to rule out meningitis. Which are the nurse's responsibilities?
Select all that apply. 1. Explain the procedure and obtain signed consent. 2. Teach the client how to assist during the procedure by maintaining proper positioning. 3. Observe sterile technique when preparing the equipment for the procedure. 4. Label all specimens collected and send them to the lab. 5. Assess the client before, during, and after the procedure.
The greatest risk for injury for a client with progressed Parkinson's disease is:
a. Falls b. Suicide c. Bleeding ulcers d. Respiratory arrest
The nurse observes a patient's respirations during sleep and notes the absence of respirations that lasts from 15 to 45 seconds. What should the nurse consider this patient is experiencing?
1. laryngeal spasm 2. sleep apnea 3. respiratory acidosis 4. renal failure