The wife of a client recovering from joint replacement surgery voices concern about the amount of pain reliever being taken by her husband
She asks the nurse about reducing the amount of narcotics being given to by substituting them with inactive ingredients. What response by the nurse is indicated?
A) "We can investigate this option."
B) "Administering a 'placebo' or fake medication is not ethical."
C) "I cannot do that."
D) "Let's speak with the physician about this request."
B
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A nurse is providing a child safety class to a parent group. Which instructions are appropriate for the age group? (Select all that apply.)
A. Adolescent: Ride in the back seat of the car. B. Infant: Never attach a pacifier to the infant's clothing. C. Preschool: Teach stop, drop, and roll for fire. D. School age: Keep toilet seats down and tubs empty. E. Toddler: Never leave unattended in a walker.
The nurse is preparing a class for couples who are planning pregnancy. Which statement should the nurse include? "Before becoming pregnant, you should talk with your health care provider if:
1. "The baby's father has any medical problems." 2. "The baby's father has other children from a previous relationship." 3. "You are going to move or change jobs." 4. "Anyone in your family has had surgery."
The terms intractable seizures and status epilepticus are used interchangeably, because they have the same meaning
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A nurse is assigned to care for an elderly, confused patient. The patient's son is sitting at the bedside and is watching a loud television program. The nurse needs to complete the respiratory and cardiac assessment and vital signs
What would be the best approach to this situation? a. Do not say anything. Just do the best you can with the TV on loud. b. Say: "That TV is too loud for me to do my work. You have to shut it off." c. Say: "I'll come back after you've finished watching this TV show. Can you use the call bell to let me know when it's over?" d. Say: "I need a quiet environment while I listen to your mother's chest. I will need to turn the TV down until I'm finished."