The nurse is caring for a patient who is on opioid therapy. For which finding is the
nurse carefully observing the patient?
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decreased pulse
decreased BP
peripheral edema
The nurse reviews the treatment plan for a patient with chronic constipation with fluid
restrictions and questions a prescription for which type of laxative?
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sodium phosphate laxative
,Which condition is an example of polyneuropathy?
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-diabetic neuropathy
-Guillain Barre syndrome
-alcohol nutritional neuropathy
The RN and nursing student are discussing opioid pain management therapy and
naloxone. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
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- the infusion rate of and IV push of naloxone should be 0.5 ml for 1 minute
- 0.4 mg of naloxone should be diluted with 15 ml of saline
Which lifestyle factor would the nurse inform the patient about that might adversely
affect sleep patterns?
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-working a rotating shift
-performing unaccustomed heavy work
-participating in late night social activities
- changing evening meal time
Which nursing action is an example of following precautions to eliminate reservoirs of
infection?
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-changing soiled dressings
-emptying urinary drainage bags every 4 hours
-instructing the patient to maintain adequate fluid intake
Which type of pain is associated with trigeminal neuralgia?
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peripherally generated pain
Which assessment would the nurse perform prior to inserting a nasoenteric tube for
enteral feedings?
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height, weight, hydration status
How often would the nurse change the feeding bag for a patient who is prescribed an
intermittent enteral feeding?
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daily
, Which statement about opioid analgesics for pain management is correct?
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-opioid analgesics act on higher centers of the brain
-the short acting forms of opioids provide pain relief for approximately 4
hours.
Which intervention would the nurse perform on a patient who is receiving TPN and is
displaying symptoms of hypoglycemia?
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administer and IV bolus of 50% dextrose
The health care provider administers epidural anesthesia to a patient with chronic
cancer pain. The health care provider instructs the nurse to monitor the patient every
15 minutes. Which intervention does the nurse implement to prevent complications?
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administer antiemetics as prescribed
Which nursing action is inappropriate when checking for gastric residual volume
before each enteral feeding?
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nurse carefully observing the patient?
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decreased pulse
decreased BP
peripheral edema
The nurse reviews the treatment plan for a patient with chronic constipation with fluid
restrictions and questions a prescription for which type of laxative?
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sodium phosphate laxative
,Which condition is an example of polyneuropathy?
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-diabetic neuropathy
-Guillain Barre syndrome
-alcohol nutritional neuropathy
The RN and nursing student are discussing opioid pain management therapy and
naloxone. Which statement by the student indicates a need for further teaching?
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- the infusion rate of and IV push of naloxone should be 0.5 ml for 1 minute
- 0.4 mg of naloxone should be diluted with 15 ml of saline
Which lifestyle factor would the nurse inform the patient about that might adversely
affect sleep patterns?
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-working a rotating shift
-performing unaccustomed heavy work
-participating in late night social activities
- changing evening meal time
Which nursing action is an example of following precautions to eliminate reservoirs of
infection?
,Give this one a try later!
-changing soiled dressings
-emptying urinary drainage bags every 4 hours
-instructing the patient to maintain adequate fluid intake
Which type of pain is associated with trigeminal neuralgia?
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peripherally generated pain
Which assessment would the nurse perform prior to inserting a nasoenteric tube for
enteral feedings?
Give this one a try later!
height, weight, hydration status
How often would the nurse change the feeding bag for a patient who is prescribed an
intermittent enteral feeding?
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daily
, Which statement about opioid analgesics for pain management is correct?
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-opioid analgesics act on higher centers of the brain
-the short acting forms of opioids provide pain relief for approximately 4
hours.
Which intervention would the nurse perform on a patient who is receiving TPN and is
displaying symptoms of hypoglycemia?
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administer and IV bolus of 50% dextrose
The health care provider administers epidural anesthesia to a patient with chronic
cancer pain. The health care provider instructs the nurse to monitor the patient every
15 minutes. Which intervention does the nurse implement to prevent complications?
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administer antiemetics as prescribed
Which nursing action is inappropriate when checking for gastric residual volume
before each enteral feeding?
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