Identify the most common clinical use of local anesthetics.
A. Abolition of painful stimulation prior to dental procedures
B. Abolition of painful stimulation prior to surgical procedures
C. Abolition of painful stimulation prior to obstetric procedures
D. All of the above
Answer: D
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a. Tobacco use c. Stress management b. Alcohol d. Adequate rest
A nurse is caring for a male who has been informed of a prognosis of only several months before death. He wants to return to his home with hospice care. He has a wife and two daughters who do not support this decision
Which of the following communication principles should guide the nurse during this family situation? 1. A nurse guides families by staying focused solely on the patient's needs and wishes. 2. Families need to be informed that they are unable to provide the quality care needed in the home. 3. Exploring the family's beliefs about hospice, death, and their role can help families make decisions. 4. Helping family members understand the benefits of a patient dying at home produces the best outcomes.
The spouse of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder tells the nurse, "Every time my partner recovers from a manic episode, depression follows soon. It's very discouraging." The nurse's reply should include what information?
a. As the partner ages, rapid cycling will decrease. b. Combining lithium with haloperidol (Haldol) might prevent rapid cycling. c. Depression associated with bipolar disorder is usually time-limited, so treatment is not indicated. d. Recent addition of olanzapine (Zyprexa) to this patient's drug regime can be helpful as a mood stabilizer.
The nurse should provide which of the following instructions (providing it is not contraindicated by client's condition) to a client receiving sympathomimetic medications?
a. increase fluid intake c. increase use of acidic juices b. decrease sodium intake d. rise slowly from a seated position