A new nurse has just begun work in a mental health facility. During orientation, the nurse learns about chronic sorrow. What should this nurse learn that is considered chronic sorrow?
A) Twelve continuous months of coping with a loss
B) Inability to complete the coping process
C) A prolonged and intensified resolution
D) A prolonged and intensified reaction
D
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An elderly patient weighing 119 pounds reports having back pain for 3 months and taking only nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents to alleviate the pain
The nurse anticipates the administra-tion of which medication to address the patient's chronic pain? a. Fentanyl (Duragesic) 25 mcg b. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) 60 mg c. Tramadol (Ultram) 50 mg d. Morphine sulfate 10 mg
Which of the following would the nurse assess for in a client diagnosed with overconsumption of macronutrients?
A) Diabetes B) GI distress C) Hypoglycemia D) Hypotension
Which treatment(s) may be used alone or in combination for the treatment of cancer? (Select all that apply.)
a. Surgery b. Radiation c. Chemotherapy d. Immunotherapy e. Phlebotomy
A patient is admitted to the emergency department with chemical burns to the chest and abdomen. The RN immediately begins a sterile saline lavage. What should the licensed practical nurse (LPN) do to assist during this procedure?
a. Apply a neutralizing agent. b. Apply ice to the burned area. c. Remove the patient's clothing. d. Prepare intravenous morphine for administration by the RN.