A young child is experiencing pain secondary to surgical repair of a fractured femur. The child is on supplemental oxygen and is breathing spontaneously and crying
The nurse wishes to administer the most effective pain relief with the least risk of adverse effects. Which combination of relief measures is most likely to meet this goal?
A) Antipsychotic medication and sedative
B) Opioid and distraction strategies
C) Sedative and opioid
D) Muscle relaxant and massage
B
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Using the ISBARR method, what should the nurse include in the communication with the health-care provider? Select all that apply. A. The nurse's name B. The patient's age C. The medication D. The hemoglobin and hematocrit values
A nurse is preparing to help patients with health promotion, wellness education, and illness prevention activities. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Explore available support groups. b. Identify risk factors. c. Provide patient teaching. d. Implement risk factor modification.
The nurse is instructing the client with dried cerumen blocking the ear canal on potential methods to reduce symptoms. Which at home methods of cerumen removal is discouraged?
A) Instilling 1 to 2 drops of half-strength peroxide in the ear B) Using warm glycerin or mineral oil to soften the cerumen C) Removing the cerumen by means of a cotton tip applicator D) Irrigating the ear with warm water and a rubber-bulb syringe
Calculate the units of heparin required for the bolus dose. Round the final answer to the nearest hundredth place. Order: Begin a heparin drip per the facility's protocol. The patient's weight is 84 kg
Heparin Protocol Bolus: Heparin 70 units/kg Infusion: Heparin 17 units/kg/h using a concentration of heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL of NS (100 units/mL)