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burton19126

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on: Jul 11, 2018
The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an 84-year-old patient that includes plans for smoking cessation. The nurse believes that since the patient has been smoking for years, he isn't going to stop now.
 
  Which concept does this nurse's belief reflect? 1. Negative stereotyping
  2. Character assessment
  3. Reality orientation
  4. Senescence

Question 2

Chemical means of pain management include the use of opioids and nonopioids. A valuable nonopioid analgesic in the treatment of certain levels of cancer pain is
 
  a. steroids.
  b. acetaminophen.
  c. codeine.
  d. morphine.


Sweetkitty24130

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

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Rationale: Often people characterize the elderly in a negative way, believing that after a certain age, things cannot be changed. This is the concept of stereotyping in a negative way.

Answer to Question 2

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Valuable nonopioid analgesic in the treatment of certain levels of cancer pain are acetaminophen; aspirin; and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen.


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