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lidoalex

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The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client. Morphine has been prescribed by the physician to manage pain. The client has received morphine IV over the past 24 hours. The client has been experiencing nausea and vomiting.
 
  Which actions will best manage the client's concerns at this time?
  A) The use of morphine should be suspended and another opioid analgesic employed.
  B) The client will be unlikely to handle any opioid analgesic administration and another type of medication will need to be tried.
  C) When morphine is not tolerated, Meperidine may be implemented without nausea and vomiting.
  D) An anti-emetic can be used for a few days and gradually withdrawn.

Question 2

An older patient with a black eye is diagnosed with a broken arm that is reported as being caused by falling on a shovel while clearing snow from a walkway. Why should the nurse suspect physical abuse with this patient?
 
  1. The patient is confused.
  2. The patient is 65 years old.
  3. The patient is African American.
  4. The patient's testing results are inconsistent with the history given.



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vickyvicksss

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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: There is no evidence to suggest that the patient is confused.




lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


ebonylittles

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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