A patient arrives at the urgent care center complaining of leg pain after a fall when rock climbing.
The x-rays show no broken bones, but he has a large bruise on his thigh. The patient says he drives a truck and does not want to take anything strong because he needs to stay awake. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. It would be best for you not to take anything if you are planning to drive your truck.
b. We will discuss with your doctor about taking an opioid because that would work best for your pain.
c. You can take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, for pain, but no more than 1000 mg per day.
d. You can take acetaminophen, also known as Tylenol, for pain, but no more than 3000 mg per day.
Question 2
Under which conditions should a microdrip setup for an IV infusion always be used?
a. When the patient is an infant
b. When whole blood is to be infused
c. When the patient has only a few veins available for infusion
d. When a very large amount of fluid needs to be infused quickly
Measuring Patient Height
Rock Climbing Catfish
Hemodialysis. The process of hemodialysis replaces the kidney function of blood filtration by forcin
Electrocardiography. (a) Electrodes are placed on the patient’s chest to record the electrical event
Nursing care plan anxiety
Day Care and Attachment