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Alainaaa8

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Your patient is 12 hours post-ORIF right ankle. The patient is asking for pain medication. The pain medication orders are written as a combination of an opioid analgesic and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) given together.
 
  What is the rationale for administering pain medication in this manner?
  A) To prevent respiratory depression from the opioid
  B) To eliminate the need for additional medication during the night
  C) To combine the medications more effectively and relieve the patient's pain with fewer opioids
  D) To eliminate toxic effects of the opioid

Question 2

A 72-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with breast cancer has declared her intention to seek an alternative treatment abroad that is claimed to eradicate cancer in nearly all cases. How can the nurse best respond to the woman's statement?
 
  A) Alternative and complementary therapies have been shown to have a valuable role in the holistic treatment of cancer..
  B) It would be a good idea to investigate whether your American insurer will reimburse for treatment in another country..
  C) It's likely in your best interests to limit your treatment to what your oncologist performs..
  D) You might want to investigate why this treatment is not available in the United States..



kingdude89

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
A requirement to travel to a foreign country should constitute a warning sign. While alternative therapies are valid, a critical investigation is essential. This would supersede financial concerns.



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