Which of the following nursing interventions should a nurse perform when caring for a patient who is prescribed opiate therapy for pain?
a) Monitor weight, vital signs, and serum glucose level
b) Avoid caffeine or other stimulants, such as decongestants
c) Do not administer if respirations are less than 12 per minute
d) Monitor blood counts and liver function tests
Ans: c) Do not administer if respirations are less than 12 per minute
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A) "I'll make sure to take my Epogen pill on a strict schedule and make sure I never miss a dose." B) "I'm glad that Epogen can help to protect me from getting an infection." C) "I'm excited that there's a medication that can help my kidneys work better." D) "I'm not all that comfortable with giving myself an injection, but I'm sure I'll be able to learn."
Activities of daily living (ADLs) include all of the following except
a. Eating b. Cooking c. Dressing d. Moving
A woman is being started on oral contraceptive pills. Which screening assessments should the nurse perform or assist with?
A. Blood pressure B. Breast exam C. Pelvic exam D. Weight
Simplify the complex equation 13/15 x 200 / 11/17 and reduce it to the lowest terms
1. 267 22/25 2. 276 25/27 3. 302 23/27 4. 347 19/24