What mnemonic can you use to help you better evaluate his pain?
What will be an ideal response?
COLDERRA: Characteristics, Onset, Location, Duration, Exacerbation, Radiation, Relief, and Associated
signs and symptoms (S/S)
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What will be an ideal response?
An older adult patient has been diagnosed with aortic regurgitation. What change in blood flow should the nurse expect to see on this patient's echocardiogram?
A) Blood to flow back from the aorta to the left ventricle B) Obstruction of blood flow from the left ventricle C) Blood to flow back from the left atrium to the left ventricle D) Obstruction of blood from the left atrium to left ventricle
The nurse is assessing the client experiencing shock, and notes that the client's urinary output is 20 mL/hour. The nurse concludes the client:
1. Has decreased blood flow to the kidneys. 2. Is experiencing liver failure. 3. Might be experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome. 4. Is experiencing disseminated intravascular coagulation.
A laboring patient has received an order for epidural anesthesia. In order to prevent the most common complication associated with this procedure, what would the nurse expect to do?
1. Observe fetal heart rate variability. 2. Rapidly infuse 500–1000 ml of intravenous fluids. 3. Place the patient in the semi-Fowler's position. 4. Teach the patient appropriate breathing techniques.