Client complains of severe pain 2 days after surgery. What should the nurse perform
first
A. offer reassurance to client that he will feel less pain tomorrow
B. Allow the client time to verbalize his feeling
C. Check the client's vital signs
D. administer analgesics
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C. Check the client's vital signs
A client returns from an endoscopic procedure during which he was sedated. Before
offering the client food, which action should the nurse take:
A. assess client's respiratory status
B. check the client's gag reflex
C. place the client in side-lying position
D. have the client drink a few sips of water
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B. check the client's gag reflex
A patient with cancer related pain and a history of pain medication abuse complains
of breakthrough pain two hours before the next morphine dose is due:
A. suggest use of alternative therapy
B. administer prescribed PRN morphine
C. utilize distraction by talking about things the patient enjoys
D. consult with doctor about increasing the morphine dose
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B. administer prescribed PRN morphine
Mr. Miller is also to have a tap water enema to promote bowel evacuation. After
getting her equipment ready, Sally should position Mr. Miller in what position on the
table?
A. Right side-lying position with his left knee flexed
B. Right side-lying position with his right knee flexed
C. Left side-lying position with his right knee flexed
D. Left side-lying position with his left knee flexed
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C. Left side-lying position with his right knee flexed
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be assigned priority for the older
person with common musculoskeletal problems?
, A. Mobility impairment, physical: related to perceptual
B. Mobility impairment, physical: related to pain or discomfort
C. Mobility impairment, physical: related to neuromuscular impairment
D. Memory impairment: related to loss of fluid and electrolyte
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B. Mobility impairment, physical: related to pain or discomfort
A patient who has bone cancer is most likely experiencing which of the following
types of pain?
A. cutaneous
B. Somatic
C. Visceral
D. Referred
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B. Somatic
Mr. Miller's sister has come with him to the urgent care clinic and asks Sally what could
have caused Mr. Miller to get so constipated? Sally should explain that constipation
can be caused by which factors? Select all that apply.
A. Ignoring urge to defecate
B. Low-fiber diet and low fluid intake
C. Medications
D. Depression or cognitive impairment
E. Aging
F. Lack of regular exercise
G. Hemorrhoids
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first
A. offer reassurance to client that he will feel less pain tomorrow
B. Allow the client time to verbalize his feeling
C. Check the client's vital signs
D. administer analgesics
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C. Check the client's vital signs
A client returns from an endoscopic procedure during which he was sedated. Before
offering the client food, which action should the nurse take:
A. assess client's respiratory status
B. check the client's gag reflex
C. place the client in side-lying position
D. have the client drink a few sips of water
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B. check the client's gag reflex
A patient with cancer related pain and a history of pain medication abuse complains
of breakthrough pain two hours before the next morphine dose is due:
A. suggest use of alternative therapy
B. administer prescribed PRN morphine
C. utilize distraction by talking about things the patient enjoys
D. consult with doctor about increasing the morphine dose
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B. administer prescribed PRN morphine
Mr. Miller is also to have a tap water enema to promote bowel evacuation. After
getting her equipment ready, Sally should position Mr. Miller in what position on the
table?
A. Right side-lying position with his left knee flexed
B. Right side-lying position with his right knee flexed
C. Left side-lying position with his right knee flexed
D. Left side-lying position with his left knee flexed
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C. Left side-lying position with his right knee flexed
Which of the following nursing diagnoses would be assigned priority for the older
person with common musculoskeletal problems?
, A. Mobility impairment, physical: related to perceptual
B. Mobility impairment, physical: related to pain or discomfort
C. Mobility impairment, physical: related to neuromuscular impairment
D. Memory impairment: related to loss of fluid and electrolyte
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B. Mobility impairment, physical: related to pain or discomfort
A patient who has bone cancer is most likely experiencing which of the following
types of pain?
A. cutaneous
B. Somatic
C. Visceral
D. Referred
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B. Somatic
Mr. Miller's sister has come with him to the urgent care clinic and asks Sally what could
have caused Mr. Miller to get so constipated? Sally should explain that constipation
can be caused by which factors? Select all that apply.
A. Ignoring urge to defecate
B. Low-fiber diet and low fluid intake
C. Medications
D. Depression or cognitive impairment
E. Aging
F. Lack of regular exercise
G. Hemorrhoids
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