James has been diagnosed with cluster headaches. Appropriate acute therapy would be:
1. Butalbital and aspirin (Fiorinal)
2. Meperidine IM (Demerol)
3. Oxygen 100% for 15 to 30 minutes
4. Indomethacin (Indocin)
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A community health nurse prepares for a new assignment. She has been assigned census tracts 131 and 132 . This large area crosses the border of two towns and includes 4,000 people
What components of the community must the community health nurse assess prior to beginning her new assignment? a. Income levels, health status, and relationships among groups b. Structure of the tracts, effectiveness of the community, and current status c. Number of clients with health problems compared with the number of healthcare providers d. Community organizations and beliefs about their role in the community
A client has hemodynamic monitoring after a myocardial infarction. What safety precaution does the nurse implement for this client?
a. Document pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) readings and assess their trends. b. Ensure the balloon does not remain wedged. c. Keep the client on strict NPO status. d. Maintain the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
A nurse makes a medication error. Which action should the nurse take first?
A. Prepare a patient safety or incident report so that the facility can determine the root causes of the error. B. Assess the patient for any adverse reactions to the medication, and notify the prescriber. C. Document the medication given, how the patient responded, and the corrective actions taken. D. Explain to the patient that a medication error has occurred, and notify the nurse manager.
A client has just been visited by the anesthesiologist who will provide anesthesia during the client's abdominal surgery the next day. The client says, "I think I heard the doctor say something about hypnosis. I don't believe in all of that."
How should the nurse respond? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Hypnosis is a standard method of relaxing the client before anesthesia is started." 2. "That just means the drugs are going to make you unaware of what is happening." 3. "The doctor needs to block all of your reflexes so the surgeon can do the surgery." 4. "This is not the same as the kind of hypnosis you might see on television." 5. "The doctors do not want you to remember the pain of your procedure."