The nurse carefully assesses a patient receiving an opioid narcotic for the common side effect of:
a. addiction.
b. vomiting.
c. constipation.
d. diarrhea.
C
Constipation is the most common opioid narcotic side effect that patients do not develop a tolerance to.
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A patient with a neurological disease has difficulty swallowing. Which should the nurse include in the plan of care?
a. Limit oral intake to clear liquids. b. Allow adequate time for the feeding. c. Ask family members to coach the patient. d. Maintain low-Fowler's position for meals.
Energy needs of burned patients are influenced by the
a. patient's activity level. b. patient's emotional stress level. c. percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) burned. d. type of burn: thermal, chemical, electrical, or radioactive.
While researching various health care services that are provided in prisons, a nursing student learns that these services
a. Are funded by the Department of Defense b. Focus on health promotion interventions c. Must be provided at an adequate level d. Are available to those diagnosed with a chronic illness
The multiparous client at 33 weeks has experienced an intrauterine fetal demise. What finding requires immediate intervention?
1. Temperature 99°F 2. Fibrinogen level 50 mg/dL 3. Platelet count 210,000/cmm 4. Family refusing fetal autopsy