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crobinson2013

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When the patient doing physical therapy four times a day to regain control of his lower extremities is told that his insurance will no longer pay for the therapy, the nurse is aware that this obstruction to his goal may result in:
 
  a. conflict.
  b. adaptation.
  c. frustration.
  d. anxiety.

Question 2

A nurse caring for a patient who requires long-term management for severe pain recognizes that the drug of choice for this patient is:
 
  a. aspirin.
  b. morphine.
  c. oxycodone.
  d. acetaminophen.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Frustration refers to anything that interferes with goal-directed activity.

Answer to Question 2

B
Morphine and hydromorphone are the opioids of choice for long-term management of severe pain.



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