The nurse must educate the patient and caregiver that large doses of narcotics are required to control pain. It is good to educate the patient and caregiver that the dose that works is the dose:
a. the physician ordered.
b. that provides pain relief.
c. that is not addictive.
d. agreed upon by the patient.
Question 2
A pregnant woman comes to the hospital 3 weeks before her estimated date of birth (EDB) complaining of severe pain and a rigid abdomen. The nurse recognizes these as signs and symptoms of:
a. placenta previa.
b. appendicitis.
c. ectopic pregnancy.
d. abruptio placentae.
The large orb web of Araneus diadematus (European garden spider).
Patient Position for Posterior Percussion
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Responsibilities of the nurse manager
ROM exercises on a patient’s wrist: extension.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.