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lunatika

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The nurse is caring for the client who is experiencing discomfort after surgery to remove a benign growth in the colon. The client reports pain of 4 on a 5-point scale.
 
  When the nurse indicates the availability of pain medication, the client declines. Further questioning indicates the client is fearful of becoming addicted to the medication. What action is indicated at this time?
  A) Withhold the analgesic medication and continue to observe the client.
  B) Contact the physician.
  C) Administer the medication when the client is sleeping.
  D) Determine what methods of pain management are acceptable to the client.

Question 2

During an assessment the nurse determines that an older patient dying from a terminal illness is experiencing common fears. What fears did this nurse assess in the patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Dying alone
  2. Loss of consciousness
  3. Loss of bladder control
  4. Leaving loved ones behind
  5. Becoming a burden to others



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voltaire123

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Common fears and concerns of the dying include dying alone.




lunatika

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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