A patient has just returned from surgery and upon taking his V/S the nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 10 bpm. Which factor is most likely the cause of this patients decreased respiratory rate?
A. male gender
B. Opioid medication use
C. stress
D. pain
Answer: B. Opioid medication use
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A nurse is teaching a community education class about the difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse. Which of the following statements best confirms that a partici-pant understands the difference?
a. "The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is the amount of alcohol consumed." b. "The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is the presence of craving." c. "The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is that in abuse, alcohol is consumed in excess." d. "The major difference between alcohol dependence and alcohol abuse is tolerance and withdrawal."
At the completion of a patient assessment, the nurse reviews a list of the patient's stated and observed behaviors
Which behaviors would indicate to the nurse that the patient is experiencing stress? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The patient stated an inability to sleep more than 2 hours per night. 2. The patient asked for water for a dry throat. 3. The patient commented on recent pleasant weather. 4. The patient sat quietly in the chair, hands resting in the lap. 5. The patient's rate and depth of respirations are increased.
The nurse is teaching a client to take 1 ounce of cough medicine every 6 hours. Using household measurements, what should the nurse instruct the client to take for each dose?
1. 2 t 2. 3 t 3. 2 T 4. 3 T
The nurse uses the PLISSIT format in helping clients who have sexual dysfunction. Which action by the nurse best reflects the IT section of this format?
1. Use information technology such as the Internet to obtain guidance suggestions for the client. 2. Use the technique of informal therapeutic groups to assist the client and partner. 3. Evaluate previous interventions and treatment for success. 4. Recommend intensive therapy with a qualified sex therapist.