Pain assessment to determine adequacy of pain management is important for all patients. This assessment is done to:
1. Determine if the diagnosis of source of pain is correct
2. Determine if the current regimen is adequate or different combinations of drugs and non-drug therapy are required
3. Determine if the patient is willing and able to be an active participant in his or her pain management
4. All of the above
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A) increased. B) decreased. C) normal. D) unpredictable.
When a penlight is shined into the eyes of a patient who is prescribed brimonidine (Alphagan P), the pupils of both eyes remain equally dilated. What is your best action?
a. Document the response as the only action. b. Hold the next dose and notify the prescriber. c. Assess the patient's hand grasp strength bilaterally. d. Remind the patient to wear sunglasses when outdoors.
A nurse is reviewing the immunization schedule for a 9-month-old infant. The schedule notes that the child is due to receive the Rotarix vaccine today
During the assessment, the mother tells the nurse that the child had surgery three weeks ago for intussusception. The nurse knows that: 1. The child should wait to get the vaccine because of the recent surgery. 2. The child should not receive the vaccine because of the past history of intussusception. 3. The child should be positioned so that the medication can be given orally. 4. The child should receive the medication regardless of past history.
A patient with major depression is started on sertraline. Which statement by the patient shows a correct understanding of the possible side effects of this medicine?
1. "I may have trouble with stiff muscles." 2. "I need to have frequent, complete blood tests." 3. "I may feel nervous and have trouble sleeping." 4. "I should drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily."