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A patient with colorectal cancer has continuous, poorly localized abdominal pain at an intensity of 5 on a scale of 0 to 10. How does the nurse teach the patient to use pain medications?
- A. On an around-the-clock schedule
- B. As often as necessary to keep the pain controlled
- C. By alternating two different types of drugs to prevent tolerance
- D. When the pain cannot be controlled with distraction or relaxation
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
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- B. Pelvic pain
- C. Ovulation
- D. Cramping
Correct Answer: C
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11. A patient who is receiving radiation therapy for breast cancer tells the nurse that she cannot verbalize her fears about her treatment. Which complementary or alternative therapy would be most beneficial for the nurse to teach this patient about at this time?
- A. Journaling
- B. Yoga therapy
- C. Herbal therapy
- D. Chiropractic therapy
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
The client's potassium level is 6.7 mEq/L. Which intervention should you delegate to the student nurse under your supervision?
- A. Administer Kayexalate 15 g orally
- B. Administer spironolactone 25 mg orally
- C. Assess ECG strip for tall T waves
- D. Administer potassium 10 mEq orally
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Because of Mrs. West’s age, what should be given particular attention during assessment?
- A. Fluid and electrolyte balance
- B. Mental and emotional health status
- C. Respiratory function
- D. Drug allergies
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
While assessing a patient in the PACU, the nurse finds that the patient's blood pressure is below the preoperative baseline. The nurse determines that the patient has residual vasodilating effects of anesthesia when what is assessed?
- A. A urinary output >30 mL/hr
- B. An oxygen saturation of 88%
- C. A normal pulse with warm, dry, pink skin
- D. A narrowing pulse pressure with normal pulse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.