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The patient is complaining of severe leg pain. No pain medication is ordered, so the nurse calls the health care provider. An order for Tylenol with Codeine prn is given, in addition to a one-time order for morphine sulfate to be given stat.
 
  Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
  a. Give the morphine sulfate and Tylenol with Codeine immediately.
  b. Give the Tylenol with Codeine now.
  c. Give the morphine sulfate immediately.
  d. Ask the patient which medication he would like first.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to clean the patient's hearing aid. The nurse realizes that she must:
 
  a. make sure the hearing aid volume is turned on before removing the hearing aid.
  b. hold the hearing aid over the sink when cleansing.
  c. insert a paper clip into the receiver port to cleanse cerumen buildup.
  d. make sure the pressure equalization channel is clear.



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Answer to Question 1

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Types of orders based on frequency and/or urgency of medication administration include prn orders (given only when a patient requires it) and stat orders (given immediately and only once).

Answer to Question 2

D
The pressure equalization channel is a tiny hole through the entire length of the ear mold; it should be clear for the entire length. Before removing the hearing aid, turn the volume off to prevent feedback (whistling) during removal. Hold the hearing aid over a towel, and wipe the exterior with tissue to remove the cerumen. This prevents breakage if dropped. The receiver port is easily damaged. Never insert anything into the receiver port.





 

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