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A nonpharmacological approach that the nurse may implement for patients
experiencing pain that focuses on creating a calm state with controlled breathing
and relaxation is:
a. acupressure
b. meditation
c. biofeedback
d. hypnosis - ANSWER -b. meditation
The nurse consults with the primary care provider (PCP) of a patient who is
experiencing continuous, severe pain. In planning for the patient's treatment, the
nurse is aware of the principles of pain management and that it is appropriate to
expect treatment to include:
a. focusing on intramuscular administration of analgesics
b. waiting for pain to become more intense before administering opioids
c. administering opioid with nonopioid analgesics for severe pain experiences
d. administering large doses of opioids initially to patients who have not taken the
medications before. - ANSWER -c. administering opioid with nonopioid
analgesics for severe pain experiences
Upon entering the room, the nurse discovers that the patient is experiencing acute
pain. An expected assessment finding for this patient is:
a. bradycardia
b. diaphoresis
C. bradypnea
d. decreased muscle tension - ANSWER -b. diaphoresis
, Which of the following is an example of multimodal analgesia?
a. Ginseng
b. Massage
c. IV morphine
d. Tylenol with codeine - ANSWER -d. Tylenol with codeine
The nurse expects to administer which of the following medications for a narcotic
overdose?
a. Naloxone
b. Meperidine
c. Butorphanol
d. Dezocine - ANSWER -a. Naloxone
The nurse recognizes that anticipatory grieving can be most beneficial to a patient
or family because it can:
a. be done in private
b. be discussed with others
c. promote separation of the ill patient from the family
d. help a person or family start to develop coping skills - ANSWER -d. help a
person or family start to develop coping skills
An identified outcome for the family of a patient with a terminal illness is that
they will be able to provide psychological support to the dying patient. To assist
the family to meet this outcome, the nurse plans to include in the teaching plan:
a. application of oxygen devices
b. demonstration of bathing techniques
c. recognition of patient needs and fears
d. information on when to contact the hospice nurse - ANSWER -c. recognition of
patient needs and fears
A patient has been diagnosed with terminal cancer of the liver and is receiving
chemotherapy on a medical unit. In an in-depth conversation with the nurse, the