When a young athlete asks the nurse why he felt little pain when he broke his leg during a game, the nurse describes the effect of:
a. hormones.
b. enzymes.
c. adrenaline.
d. endorphins.
D
Endorphins found in the pituitary gland and other areas of the central nervous system create the same effect as morphine, producing an analgesic effect.
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The nurse teaching a group of new mothers explains that barrier methods of contraception are appropriate if the woman: Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply
1. Just started an oral contraceptive. 2. Is opposed to systemic medications. 3. Is lactating. 4. Is unconcerned about using contraception. 5. Does not smoke and is perimenopausal.
A client is going to physical therapy to reduce muscle spasms related to a bulging disc L4-L5. The client is prescribed methocarbamol (Robaxin) for the muscle spasms prior to each physical therapy session
Which instruction should the nurse review with the client? 1. Long-term use can lead to dependence. 2. Do not take the medication with grapefruit juice or grapefruit. 3. The medication can lead to gastric ulcers. 4. Plan on getting a driver for the physical therapy sessions.
What action should the nurse take next after stopping the transfusion?
A. Administer a dose of prescribed PRN antipyretic medication B. Infuse normal saline solution through separate IV tubing C. Obtain a urinalysis and send it to the lab with blood bag and tubing D. Reassess Mr. H's vital sings anf oxygen saturation level
Which of the following points toward the selection of key indicators that would provide evidence for the success of the intervention?
A) Brainstorming B) Concept mapping C) PICOT D) Practical questions