A client with pancreatic carcinoma complains of severe abdominal pain radiating to the
back. The healthcare provider prescribes a narcotic analgesic for pain relief.
What
should the nurse take into account when administering pain relief medications?
A) Dosage will not change with change in route of administration
B) Titration of the drug dosage is not necessary on discontinuation
C) Pain medication is unaffected by tolerance to other medications
D) Dosage of pain medication should be increased gradually
D
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As part of the newborn assessment, the nurse inspects the gluteal and popliteal folds of the hips to assess for:
A. opisthotonos. B. neurologic development. C. congenital hip dysplasia. D. muscle development.
Which of the following statements shows the nurses understanding of primary nursing?
a. "Primary nursing involves planning and directing of patient care over 24 hours.". b. "Primary nursing involves care for 48 hours or more.". c. "Primary nursing involves one nurse planning care for the patient.". d. "Primary nursing is the only method of care used today.".
A student nurse asks you if an infectious disease and communicable disease is the same thing. Using your knowledge of the epidemiology of the infectious process, what is accurate about an infectious disease?
A) Caused by the growth of pathogenic microorganisms in the body B) Portal of exit from the infected person C) Means of transmission D) Portal of entry to a susceptible host
The nurse needs to assess the patient's elimination patterns. Which of the following patients will most likely deny the urge to defecate?
A) Patient with anxiety and depression B) Patient who consumes >30 g of fiber C) Patient who has a colostomy D) Patient 3 days' post-vaginal delivery