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nmorano1

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What is the best approach for a nurse to use when planning pain relief measures?
 
  a. Use a variety of pain relief methods
  b. Use only nonopioid analgesics
  c. Use at least three alternating methods
  d. Use only one method at a time

Question 2

A male patient reports to the home health nurse that he does not feel rested although he has slept 8 hours. For what should the nurse assess?
 
  a. Having vivid dreams
  b. Eating a heavy meal before going to bed
  c. Consuming an excessive amount of alcohol
  d. Taking an anxiolytic medication


tennis14576

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A variety of methods applied simultaneously have an additive effect on pain control.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Anxiolytic (antianxiety) medications interfere with REM sleep, which is when people achieve full rest.


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