Explain why inflammation can become chronic
What will be an ideal response?
Chronic inflammation represents a stalemate or balance between the body's attempt to heal itself in the presence of continuing inflammation.
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The nurse is administering morphine to a trauma patient for acute pain. Before administering the morphine, what common adverse effect should the nurse inform the patient about?
A) Paresthesia in lower extremities B) Occipital headache C) Increased intracranial pressure D) Drowsiness
The nurse is administering medications to a patient. Which actions by the nurse during this process are consistent with promoting safe delivery of care (select all that apply)?
a. Throws away a medication that is not labeled b. Uses a hand sanitizer before preparing a medication c. Identifies the patient by the room number on the door d. Checks lab test results before administering a diuretic e. Gives the patient a list of current medications upon discharge
A nurse decides to use the ethical principle of utilitarianism to make clinical decisions. This principle is based on the greatest good for the greatest number. Which situation would most likely cause an ethical dilemma for this nurse?
a. Triaging a disaster scene b. Maintaining ventilatory support on a patient with six children c. Evacuation of all mobile patients during a flood d. Allowing a patient with influenza to return home from the clinic after diagnosis
A nurse is supervising a student in preparing the physical environment for an interview with a client. Which action by the student is correct?
A. Setting the room temperature at a comfortable level B. Placing a chair for the client across from the nurse's desk C. Providing seating for the client so that the client faces a strong light D. Setting up seating so that the client and nurse are not at eye level