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mmm

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What should the nurse assess before entering the patient's room on morning rounds?
 
  a. Posted conditions, such as isolation precautions
  b. Patient's input and output chart from the previous shift
  c. Patient's general appearance
  d. Presence of any visitors in the room

Question 2

The nurse has administered a pain medication to a patient by an IV infusion. The nurse should reassess the patient's response to the pain medication within _____ minutes.
 
  a. 5
  b. 15
  c. 30
  d. 60


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
On the way to the patient's room, the nurse should assess the presence of conditions such as isolation precautions, latex allergies, or fall precautions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
If pain medication is given, then the nurse should reassess the patient's response in 15 minutes for IV administration or 1 hour for oral administration.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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