Which statement about alcohol would indicate that a patient has an accurate understanding of its effects on the body?
1. Alcohol use can increase my risk of breast cancer.
2. Alcohol improves my sexual functioning.
3. Alcohol can improve my digestion by decreasing stomach acidity.
4. Alcohol can help lower my blood pressure.
Question 2
A cancer patient has taken opioids for 2 years but now requires increasing doses to obtain relief. In a conversation with the nurse, the patient expresses fear about becoming addicted to the drugs. Select the nurse's best response.
1. Addiction is not possible with opioid use.
2. Addiction is a major concern, and you are being closely monitored for it.
3. The risk of addiction is greater than the benefit of pain relief, so we should start tapering your dosage.
4. Taking prescribed medications for pain relief is not related to addiction.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
Taking a Patient’s Temperature with a Tympanic Thermometer
Position of patient to assess jugular vein distention
Alcohol Heat
Patient health history form Cont.
The correct beginning position for the patient’s feet and crutches (tripod position).