The nurse administers codeine sulfate 30mg orally to a patient who underwent craniotomy 3 days ago for a brain tumor. How soon after administration should the nurse reassess the patient's pain?
a. Immediately
b. in 10 minutes
c. in 15 minutes
d. in 60 minutes
Ans: d. in 60 minutes
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The nurse is admitting a Native American patient with uncontrolled hypertension and type 1 diabetes to the unit
During the initial assessment, the patient informs the nurse that he has been seeking assistance and care from the shaman in his community. The nurse recognizes that the patient's blood pressure and his blood sugar level are elevated upon admission. What is the nurse's best response to the patient's indication that his care provider is a shaman? A) "Thank you for providing the information about the shaman, but we will keep that information and approach separate from your current hospitalization." B) "It seems that the care provided by your shaman is not adequately managing your hypertension and diabetes, so we will try researched medical approaches." C) "Don't worry about insulting your shaman, as he will understand his approach to your hypertension and diabetes was not working after your doctor tells him how sick you were in the hospital." D) "I understand that you value the care provided by the shaman, but we would like you to consider medications and dietary changes that may lower your blood pressure and blood sugar levels."
Which statement by the nurse is best when communicating with a patient with clinical depression?
a. "It's a beautiful day today; you'll feel better if you look out the window." b. "You're having a bad day; I'm sure you'll feel better soon." c. "Life seems overwhelming at times; would you like to discuss how you're feeling?" d. "You are very lucky to have such a supportive family."
When obtaining a sexual history from a female client, a nurse should first
a. ask general questions regarding current sexual activity. b. ask the client if she would like to talk about her sex life. c. share his or her own feelings about sexuality. d. tell the client that she should not be embarrassed.
Which item is not coded on a DSM-IV-TR axis?
A) Physical disorders B) Psychosocial stressors C) Treatment recommendations D) Global assessment of functioning E) Clinical disorders