This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A nurse is monitoring a patient for side effects associated with opioid analgesics. Which side ... (Read 99 times)

Shelles

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 582
on: Jun 28, 2018
A nurse is monitoring a patient for side effects associated with opioid analgesics. Which side effects should the nurse expect to monitor for? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Diarrhea
  b. Respiratory depression
  c. Hypertension
  d. Pruritus
  e. Sweating

Question 2

A nurse recognizes which physiologic responses as a manifestation of pain in a neonate? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Decreased respirations
  b. Diaphoresis
  c. Decreased SaO2
  d. Decreased blood pressure
  e. Increased heart rate


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Eunice618

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 350
Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
Side effects of opioids include respiratory depression, pruritus, and sweating. Constipation may occur, not diarrhea, and orthostatic hypotension may occur but not hypertension.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E
The physiologic responses that indicate pain in neonates are increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, rapid, shallow respirations, decreased arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2), pallor or flushing, diaphoresis, and palmar sweating.


Shelles

  • Member
  • Posts: 582
Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

adammoses97

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Never take aspirin without food because it is likely to irritate your stomach. Never give aspirin to children under age 12. Overdoses of aspirin have the potential to cause deafness.

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

The shortest mature adult human of whom there is independent evidence was Gul Mohammed in India. In 1990, he was measured in New Delhi and stood 22.5 inches tall.

Did you know?

Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are living longer, and causes of death are shifting. At the same time, autopsy rates are at or near their lowest in history.

nurse nurse
Patient wearing an abularm Patient wearing an abularm
Patient teaching: neck assessment Patient teaching: neck assessment
Patient Teaching Methods Cont. Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
A patient undergoing hemodialysis. A patient undergoing hemodialysis.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density. Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.
Video: Male Reproductive System - Testosterone

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library