In response to a patient's complaint of pain, the nurse ...

[Sufayan.ah]

In response to a patient's complaint of pain, the nurse administered 2 mg oxycodone PO to a patient 40 minutes ago. The physical therapist on the unit has liaised with the nurse and plans to ambulate the patient.
 
  How should the nurse follow-up the physical therapist's statement?
  A) Ask the physical therapist to wait for 1 hour before ambulating the patient
  B) Reevaluate the patient's pain
  C) Supervise while the therapist works with the patient
  D) Inform the physical therapist that the patient will be unlikely to ambulate

Question 2

An 80-year-old male patient who is receiving treatment for COPD in the geriatric medicine unit of a hospital has been displaying frequent signs of anxiety since admission. Which of the following nursing actions should the nurse prioritize?
 
  A) Implementing a predictable routine and providing explanations prior to nursing interventions.
  B) Ensuring that the patient has appropriate benzodiazepines prescribed.
  C) Explaining to the patient that his prognosis is good and that discharge will take place shortly.
  D) Working with the occupational therapist to provide the patient with meaningful activity.

[ladyjames123]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Predictability and routine are more useful than activity in the treatment of anxiety. Medications may or may not be appropriate, and an explanation of the patient's prognosis is less likely to be a useful intervention.