The nurse is reviewing a client's chart. The provider has written ...

[Melani1276]

The nurse is reviewing a client's chart. The provider has written a standing order for a stool softener. This medication will be given:
 
  1. Once, immediately.
  2. Once.
  3. On a regular basis until an order is written to cancel it.
  4. At the nurse's discretion.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining origins of pain to several nursing students. Review the examples below, and identify the one that best describes somatic pain:
 
  1. Second degree burn
  2. Migraine headache
  3. Gas pain
  4. Knee sprain

[zacnyjessica]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: A stat order indicates that the medication is to be given immediately and only once.

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: A second degree burn originates in the skin or subcutaneous tissue, and is an example of cutaneous pain

[Melani1276]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[zacnyjessica]

Great! Please up vote