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scienceeasy

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The nurse is caring for the following postoperative clients. Which of these clients is at highest risk for respiratory depression after receiving intravenous fentanyl for pain control?
 
  a. the client with heart failure c. the client with diabetes
  b. the client with asthma d. the client with liver cancer

Question 2

When caring for hospitalized clients, the nurse understands that minimizing pain medication for clients:
 
  a. may improve recovery by avoiding oversedation.
  b. results in decreased health care costs.
  c. positively impacts the healing process by allowing increased mobility.
  d. may lead to longer hospital stays.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Although at risk, this client is not at the greatest risk.
B Correct: A client who already is respiratory compromised would be at greatest risk for respiratory depression secondary to fentanyl.
C Incorrect: This client is at risk but not at the greatest risk.
D Incorrect: This client is at risk but not at the greatest risk.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Adequate pain management does not result in oversedation.
B Incorrect: Because it may lead to longer hospital stays, it doesn't decrease costs.
C Incorrect: It negatively impacts on the healing process by delaying ambulation and decreasing mobility.
D Correct: Inadequate pain management can lead to complications, including but not limited to longer hospital stays.




scienceeasy

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Gracias!


AngeliqueG

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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