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Ebrown

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Your client is in postanesthesia care unit (PACU) and is complaining of pain he rates as 9 on a scale of 10. You gave him pain medication 1 hour ago. What is the most important thing to be aware of at this time?
 
  1. The client does not know how bad his pain is because of his postanesthesia status.
  2. The most important information is the client's report of pain.
  3. It is too soon to give the client more pain medication.
  4. Wait for 30 minutes to see whether the client's pain decreases.

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Which client is at the greater risk for the nursing diagnosis Ineffective tissue perfusion?
 
  1. 30-year-old male construction worker
  2. 17-year-old male football player
  3. 36-year-old 2 pack/day smoker with a career as a bartender
  4. 45-year-old female police officer


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nhea

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3


Ebrown

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Excellent

dantucker

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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