Author Question: A 72-year-old patient has just undergone an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The patient is pulling ... (Read 23 times)

ahriuashd · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A 72-year-old patient has just undergone an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The patient is pulling at the Foley catheter, nasogastric tube, central line, and abdominal dressing.

After applying an extremity restraint the nurse needs to assess which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Vital signs
B. Physician's or health care provider's orders
C. Complaints made by the patient
D. Skin and neurovascular status

Question 2

A terminally ill patient with cancer is experiencing increased pain. Nursing implications used to care for this patient include:

A. giving medications as needed.
B. using the World Health Organization three-step approach.
C. using a holistic approach to pain management.
D. holding regular doses to prevent life-threatening side effects.

SVictor · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D
Vital signs are taken routinely with or without restraints. Patients and families are informed before the restraints are applied.

Answer to Question 2

B
The aim of regular drug therapy for patients with cancer is to prevent or minimize pain. Both pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies are beneficial in the treatment of cancer pain. Regular doses of pain medications maintain a constant blood level for ongoing pain control.