Homework Answers
Ans:- 11.
B,
Client's self report of pain severity.
In postoperative period nurse should base her pain management interventions primarily on the client's self report of pain severity to determine the intensity of the the client's pain because it provides most accurate measurement of the pain.
Add Answer to:
Strain the urine. Administer pain medication. Administer an antiemetic. Question 11 (1 point) A nurse is...
Question 25 (1 point) A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative. Which...
Question 25 (1 point) A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following statements about pain management should the nurse consider when implementing client care? (Select all that apply.) u Use of analgesics will eventually lead to addiction. u Each client's expression of pain may be different and individualized. U Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) offers a constant level of opioids within therapeutic range. U Pain level and pain tolerance can be assessed using a scale...
The nurse also discusses postoperative pain with Simone and explains the use of a patient-controlled analgesia...
The nurse also discusses postoperative pain with Simone and explains the use of a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. Simone is afraid of accidentally overdosing herself since she will be recovering from sedation after surgery. How should the nurse respond? What is the rationale for your answer? -You will only use the PCA pump for the first 24 fours after surgery -The PCA pump has a control device that will prevent you from taking too much medicine -I will inform the...
A nurse is preparing to administer protamine to a client. Which of the following therapeutic effects...
A nurse is preparing to administer protamine to a client. Which of the following therapeutic effects should the nurse expect to document in the client’s medical record? a. Increased heart rate b. Decreased clotting time c. Increase urine output d. Decreased pain 2. A nurse is caring for a client who is 2 days postoperative following an above- the- knee amputation. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote progression toward independence and mobility for the client?...
Please answer and give rationale 1. A nurse i preparing to administer a medication to a...
Please answer and give rationale 1. A nurse i preparing to administer a medication to a client through nontunneled percutaneous central venous catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take? a. apply a local anesthetic to the skin b. put on sterile gloves c. flush the catheter with 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride d. close the inline clamp 2. A nurse is assessing the incision of a client who is 5 days postoperative. The nurse should notify...
A nurse is preparing to administer IV fluids to a client. The nurse notes sparks when...
A nurse is preparing to administer IV fluids to a client. The nurse notes sparks when plugging in the IV pump. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first? Label the pump with a defective equipment sticker. Unplug the pump. Obtain a replacement pump. Notify the biomedical department to fix the pump. A nurse is caring for a client who has a surgical wound. Which of the following laboratory values places the client at risk for poor wound...
13. The nurse should include what information when educating a client prescribed insulin regarding the characteristics...
13. The nurse should include what information when educating a client prescribed insulin regarding the characteristics of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply. a. the onset of symptoms/signs is sudden b. characterized by feeling slugginess c. affected by increased emotion d. triggered by missing a regular meal e. associated with a lack of insulin 14. The nurse who has admitted a client with diabetic ketoacidosis should look for what assessment findings that are consistent with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)...
13. The nurse should include what information when educating a client prescribed insulin regarding the characteristics...
13. The nurse should include what information when educating a client prescribed insulin regarding the characteristics of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply. a. the onset of symptoms/signs is sudden b. characterized by feeling slugginess c. affected by increased emotion d. triggered by missing a regular meal e. associated with a lack of insulin 14. The nurse who has admitted a client with diabetic ketoacidosis should look for what assessment findings that are consistent with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)...
1. The nurse is caring for a client whom is asking about conjugated equine estrogens (Estradiol)....
1. The nurse is caring for a client whom is asking about conjugated equine estrogens (Estradiol). The nurs should inform the client this medication is contraindicated in which of the following conditions? A. Atrophic vaginitis B. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding C. Osteoporosis D. Thrombophlebitits 2. The nurse is caring for a client who would like to start taking oral contraceptives. What aspect of this client's health history should the nurse prioritize for follow-up? A. The client's body mass index (BMI) is...
Question 17 (1 point) The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of...
Question 17 (1 point) The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of atrial fibrillation (AF) and whose condition has recent worsened. The client is awaiting cardioversion. In addition to cardiac monitoring, what assessment should the nurse prioritize? 1) Carefully monitor the client's fluid balance 2) Review the client's electrolyte levels when available 3) Monitor the client for signs of pulmonary embolism 4) Monitor the client for signs of myocardial infarction
7:35 1 ..I LTE Back Fundamentals Midterm Prep 17 10. The nurse is caring for a...
7:35 1 ..I LTE Back Fundamentals Midterm Prep 17 10. The nurse is caring for a patient who was just made NPO. The nurse is to administer carvedilol (Coreg) 25 mg PO to the patient for control of high blood pressure. What is the best action of the nurse? a Crush the medication and administer to the patient mixed with apple sauce b. Administer the medication to the patient and with a small sip of water e. Contact the patient's...
Question 25 (1 point) A nurse is planning care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following statements about pain management should the nurse consider when implementing client care? (Select all that apply.) u Use of analgesics will eventually lead to addiction. u Each client's expression of pain may be different and individualized. U Patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) offers a constant level of opioids within therapeutic range. U Pain level and pain tolerance can be assessed using a scale...
13. The nurse should include what information when educating a client prescribed insulin regarding the characteristics of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply. a. the onset of symptoms/signs is sudden b. characterized by feeling slugginess c. affected by increased emotion d. triggered by missing a regular meal e. associated with a lack of insulin 14. The nurse who has admitted a client with diabetic ketoacidosis should look for what assessment findings that are consistent with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)...
13. The nurse should include what information when educating a client prescribed insulin regarding the characteristics of hypoglycemia? Select all that apply. a. the onset of symptoms/signs is sudden b. characterized by feeling slugginess c. affected by increased emotion d. triggered by missing a regular meal e. associated with a lack of insulin 14. The nurse who has admitted a client with diabetic ketoacidosis should look for what assessment findings that are consistent with this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)...
1. The nurse is caring for a client whom is asking about conjugated equine estrogens (Estradiol). The nurs should inform the client this medication is contraindicated in which of the following conditions? A. Atrophic vaginitis B. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding C. Osteoporosis D. Thrombophlebitits 2. The nurse is caring for a client who would like to start taking oral contraceptives. What aspect of this client's health history should the nurse prioritize for follow-up? A. The client's body mass index (BMI) is...
Question 17 (1 point) The nurse is caring for a client who has a history of atrial fibrillation (AF) and whose condition has recent worsened. The client is awaiting cardioversion. In addition to cardiac monitoring, what assessment should the nurse prioritize? 1) Carefully monitor the client's fluid balance 2) Review the client's electrolyte levels when available 3) Monitor the client for signs of pulmonary embolism 4) Monitor the client for signs of myocardial infarction
7:35 1 ..I LTE Back Fundamentals Midterm Prep 17 10. The nurse is caring for a patient who was just made NPO. The nurse is to administer carvedilol (Coreg) 25 mg PO to the patient for control of high blood pressure. What is the best action of the nurse? a Crush the medication and administer to the patient mixed with apple sauce b. Administer the medication to the patient and with a small sip of water e. Contact the patient's...
Most questions answered within 3 hours.
-
Sharpe Cutter is a small company that produces specialty knives
for paper cutting machinery. The annual...
asked 2 minutes ago -
Calculating the Ka of a weak acid from
pH:
The pH of a 0.68M solution of...
asked 3 minutes ago -
1.What process is pushing back against gravity in the very
center (the core) of sun-like stars?...
asked 23 minutes ago -
This question is from the textbook "Python for ArcGIS" by Laura
Tateosian:
Write a script "triangles.py"...
asked 22 minutes ago -
Which of the following is an impediment that makes it
difficult for firms to achieve the...
asked 23 minutes ago -
Calculate the amount of heat needed to boil 123.g of octane
(C8H18), beginning from a temperature...
asked 31 minutes ago -
my
prof asked us to make a problem set then we find solve it
Chi-Square Test...
asked 38 minutes ago -
In recent years, 80% of those accused of Driving Under the
Influence (DUI) get convicted (includes...
asked 48 minutes ago -
Why does Max Weber distinguish between "power," "authority," and
different types of authority? What is he...
asked 48 minutes ago -
What would the solow growth model look like if there was a
production function which had...
asked 53 minutes ago -
A company project has an initial cost of $40,000, expected net
cash flows of $9,000 per...
asked 55 minutes ago -
How do you use strategy in your current position or how does
your current position align...
asked 57 minutes ago