The client experienced abdominal surgery the previous day and has just received an opioid medication for report of pain. The client is sitting in a chair next to the bed. An additional activity that the nurse uses to relieve pain is
a) apply ice to the incision site for 30 minutes
b) have the client deep breathe and hold
c) encourage the client to watch television
d) assist the client to ambulate on the nursing unit
Answer: c) encourage the client to watch television
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A) By delivering 100% oxygen at two times normal atmospheric pressure B) By reducing the treatment time from 90 minutes to 30 minutes C) By providing brief periods of breathing room air D) By performing the therapy once every 2 weeks
Mr. L has cyanotic lips and nail beds. His lips are pursed, and he has nasal flaring. You suspect that he is having cardiac or pulmonary difficulty. Which additional sign would support this im-pression?
a. Callus formation on the heels b. Clubbing of the fingers c. Graying hair d. Swollen toes and ankles
Caregivers of a child with chickenpox tell the pediatric nurse that their child is not eating or drinking much because the child says the "sores in the mouth hurt
" The best advice by the nurse would be for the caregivers to try which one of the following actions and call back if it does not improve the intake of fluids? a. Double the amount of acetaminophen. b. Offer gelatin and Popsicles. c. Give a solution of seltzer water and honey. d. Contact the pediatrician to determine if intravenous hydration is necessary.
The nurse reminds parents that in order to reduce the risk of their child being abducted, parents can:
a. Have the child wear a shirt with their name in view b. Have a current ID kit made on their child c. Provide the child with a cell phone with a GPS d. Teach their child to be silent if he or she becomes uncomfortable in a situation