The Joint Commission has recognized that pain management is an essential part of care in all health care settings
Since many women may desire an unmedicated birth, the pain management standards set by The Joint Commission do not apply in a labor setting. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
The nurse must still evaluate the client's level of pain and discuss nonpharmacologic comfort interventions that may be part of her birth plan. The client has the right to effective pain management and must be competently and routinely assessed and managed. The woman may also change her plan for pain management as her labor progresses. Education of the woman and her family regarding postpartum pain control must also be included in her discharge teaching.
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Which of these statements is true about the DALYs in lesser-developed countries?
a. Children are at great risk for an early death. b. Diarrheal disease and respiratory infec-tions are rampant despite technology. c. Injuries account for most disability. d. Birth control methods are often lacking.
A client is diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). He is prescribed isoxsuprine (Vasodilan). The nurse acknowledges that isoxsuprine does what? (Select all that apply.)
a. Relaxes the arterial walls within the skeletal muscles b. May cause hypotension, chest pain, and palpitations c. Increases the rigidity of arteriosclerotic blood vessels d. May increase intermittent claudication e. May lead to hypertension and bradycardia f. Commonly causes an adverse effect of rhabdomyolysis
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When the nurse gives an adolescent any kind of contraceptive service, the nurse is most obligated to do which of the following things?
1. Accord the student the strictest of confidentiality. 2. Share this information with both parents. 3. Contact the family physician for permission. 4. Report this service to the Board of Education.