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@Brianna17

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)
 
  A) is an invasive method used to keep the airway partially open.
  B) normally includes a range of 5 to 20 cm of pressure.
  C) involves use of an oral airway.
  D) is used only during periods of REM sleep.

Question 2

An older patient receiving intravenous morphine sulfate is experiencing nausea and vomiting. What action should the nurse take at this time?
 
  1. Provide the patient with meperidine for pain as prescribed.
  2. Suspend the use of morphine and use a different opioid analgesic.
  3. Provide a prescribed antiemetic for a few days and gradually taper it.
  4. Discuss using nonopioid analgesics since the patient cannot tolerate them.



dawsa925

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Meperidine is not a recommended medication for pain control in the older patient because of harmful metabolites.



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