Author Question: A client states that she rates her pain as a 5 on a 0-to-10 scale post-mastectomy. The provider has ... (Read 25 times)

sdfghj · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client states that she rates her pain as a 5 on a 0-to-10 scale post-mastectomy. The provider has ordered morphine 4 mg for moderate pain every 4 hours. The morphine is supplied in a solution of 8 mg/mL.

How many mL will the nurse administer? ____ mL

Question 2

A woman has been using acupuncture to treat the nausea and vomiting caused by the side effects of chemotherapy for breast cancer. Which conditions would cause the nurse to recommend against further use of acupuncture? (Select all that apply.)

a. Lymphedema
b. Bleeding tendencies
c. Low white blood cell count
d. Elevated serum calcium
e. High platelet count

Kimmy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS:
0.5 mL

8x = 4
x = 0.5 mL

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Acupuncture could be unsafe for the client if there is poor drainage of the extremity with lymphedema or if there was a bleeding tendency and low white blood cell count. Coagulation would be compromised with a bleeding disorder, and the risk of infection would be high with the use of needles. An elevated serum calcium and high platelet count would not have any contraindication for acupuncture.