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A patient with a diagnosis of cellulitis was experiencing pain at her infection site and requested a breakthrough dose of morphine.
 
  The nurse administered the patient's ordered dose of 5 mg PO 15 minutes ago, and the patient is now asking to speak to his health care provider because he has not experienced relief from his pain. How should the nurse best understand this patient's complaint?
  A) The patient's pain is being exacerbated by anxiety.
  B) There has been insufficient time for the onset of the drug's therapeutic effect.
  C) The patient likely requires subcutaneous or IV administration of morphine.
  D) An NSAID should be administered to potentiate the effect of the opioid.

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Which one of the following is an appropriate principle that the nurse may use in guiding the care of mental health problems in elders?
 
  A) Strengthening the individual's capacity to manage the condition by promoting health.
  B) Eliminating the limitations imposed by the condition by doing everything possible for the individual.
  C) Challenging elderly persons by immersing them in new and unfamiliar situations that will stimulate their mental functioning.
  D) Insisting that elder persons do not spend time by themselves.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
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Appropriate principles that the nurse may use in guiding the care of mental health problems in elders include strengthening the individual's capacity to manage the condition, by fostering improvement of physical health; eliminating or minimizing the limitations imposed by the condition; and acting or doing for the individual only when absolutely necessary. It would not be correct for the nurse to do everything possible for the individual, or immersing them in new and unfamiliar situations. It would also be inappropriate for the nurse to insist that elder persons do not spend time by themselves as some elders may prefer some time alone.




vHAUNG6011

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help


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Gracias!

 

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