The nurse explains the standards for pain management published by The Joint Commission (TJC). The nurse will (select all that apply):
1. perform organized pain assessment.
2. record results of analgesia.
3. give adequate discharge instruction about pain relief.
4. recognize the right of a patient to manage pain.
5. teach patients about pain control methods.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
All options are included in the TJC standards.
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The mother of an adolescent calls the provider's office, concerned because her daughter has decided to stop eating meat, and asks the nurse how to meet the teen's nutritional needs
The nurse's best response includes: (Select all that apply.) Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Eat a wide variety of different vegetarian protein sources, such as beans, legumes, and soy. 2. Combine foods such as grains and legumes to meet complete protein needs. 3. Foods high in iron should be encouraged, such as lettuce, celery, and onion. 4. Calcium supplements are needed because the teen is growing quickly. 5. An appointment with the physician is recommended when changing diets.
The patient with diabetic ketoacidosis will most likely have
A) hypo-osmolarity. B) uncontrolled ketogenesis. C) hypoventilation. D) hypoglycemia.
A school-age child diagnosed with depression is receiving antidepressant therapy. The nurse would instruct the parents to notify the physician immediately if the child demonstrates which of the following?
A) Loss of interest B) Gastric upset C) Sedation D) Urinary retention
When an RN is asked to accept an assignment that he or she may not be qualified to perform, the nurse should:
a. accept the assignment as appropriate if assigned by a legitimate power. b. be primarily concerned with the number of patients being assigned. c. ask how other nurses have handled the assignment in the past. d. determine whether he or she is familiar with the types of patients being assigned.