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Alternate IV & IM medications - A 73 year old patient with end stage cancer is in the hospital for pain control and rates pain at a "12" on the numeric rating scale of 0 to 10. What is the appropriate method of pain control for this patient? A. Alternate acetaminophen & ibuprofen B. Only give PO medications on a scheduled basis C. Alternate IV & IM medications D. Wait for patient to request medication each time Dyspnea Barrel chest Tripod position Pursed-lip breathing - What physical assessment findings would a nurse expect to find in a client with COPD? Increase fluid intake to 3L/day if tolerated - What is the priority nursing intervention in helping a patient expectorate thick lung secretions? A. Humidify the oxygen as able B. Administer cough suppressant Q24HR C. Teach patient to splint the affected area D. Increase fluid intake to 3L/Day if tolerated *Obesity* *Smoking* *Diabetes* *Cholesterol* Stress - Risk factors for hypertension