An elderly client has chronic neuropathic pain from spinal stenosis. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind when providing an opioid analgesic to this client?
a. The client might have been undermedicated at home because family caregivers tend to undermedicate their relative's pain.
b. Cheyne-Stokes respirations are an indication that the opioids should be discontinued.
c. Drugs have a shorter duration.
d. Opioids usually have a lower peak action.
Question 2
A client is applying thigh high antiembolism stockings after being instructed by the nurse. Evidence that the client understands the instructions would be that the client:
a. folds the top of the stockings over. c. applies talcum powder over the feet and legs.
b. stands to put on the stockings. d. says that she is not allowed to remove them for a week.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Spinal Anesthesia Injection
Communicating Effectively with the Elderly
Example of simplified note for one-time client.
Client positioned and draped
Spinal Nerve Plexuses