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What is the primary focus of nursing interventions when delivering a PCA pump to a terminally ill patient?
What is the primary focus of nursing interventions when delivering a PCA pump to a terminally ill patient?
In cases of severe intractable pain, which intervention is likely to be ineffective?
In cases of severe intractable pain, which intervention is likely to be ineffective?
What should be included in family education when using a PCA pump at home?
What should be included in family education when using a PCA pump at home?
Which of the following actions is least appropriate when managing chronic pain in a homebound patient?
Which of the following actions is least appropriate when managing chronic pain in a homebound patient?
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What role does psychosocial support play in caring for families of terminally ill patients?
What role does psychosocial support play in caring for families of terminally ill patients?
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Why is it important to teach families about the side effects of medication used in PCA?
Why is it important to teach families about the side effects of medication used in PCA?
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What might be a consequence of suggesting relocation to long-term care for pain management?
What might be a consequence of suggesting relocation to long-term care for pain management?
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When assessing pain in a patient on PCA therapy, what aspect should be prioritized?
When assessing pain in a patient on PCA therapy, what aspect should be prioritized?
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What is the primary reason for significantly increased caloric needs in patients experiencing shock?
What is the primary reason for significantly increased caloric needs in patients experiencing shock?
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In managing a patient in the progressive stage of shock, what should the nursing focus primarily be on?
In managing a patient in the progressive stage of shock, what should the nursing focus primarily be on?
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Which of the following statements accurately reflects the nutritional needs of patients in shock?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the nutritional needs of patients in shock?
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What factor is least likely to contribute to the physiologic changes seen in shock?
What factor is least likely to contribute to the physiologic changes seen in shock?
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How should a nurse prioritize interventions when a patient is suspected to be in shock?
How should a nurse prioritize interventions when a patient is suspected to be in shock?
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Which of the following interventions is critical for patients in shock regarding their nutritional needs?
Which of the following interventions is critical for patients in shock regarding their nutritional needs?
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In the context of providing care for patients in shock, what role does education play for family members?
In the context of providing care for patients in shock, what role does education play for family members?
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What should a nurse do if fluid loss occurs due to decreased skin integrity?
What should a nurse do if fluid loss occurs due to decreased skin integrity?
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What is the most appropriate response from the nurse regarding the patient's increasing need for analgesia?
What is the most appropriate response from the nurse regarding the patient's increasing need for analgesia?
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Which factor emphasizes the reason why stress from pain is particularly harmful in the elderly?
Which factor emphasizes the reason why stress from pain is particularly harmful in the elderly?
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What is a common misconception about managing pain in patients with a history of chronic pain?
What is a common misconception about managing pain in patients with a history of chronic pain?
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Which technique is important for assessing a patient's pain level accurately?
Which technique is important for assessing a patient's pain level accurately?
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What is a critical point for family education in managing a patient's home care for chronic pain?
What is a critical point for family education in managing a patient's home care for chronic pain?
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How can psychosocial support for caregivers impact the care provided to patients with chronic pain?
How can psychosocial support for caregivers impact the care provided to patients with chronic pain?
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What aspect of pain management is essential to consider when dealing with an elderly patient?
What aspect of pain management is essential to consider when dealing with an elderly patient?
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What misconception about pain control in cancer patients is highlighted in the nurse's interaction with the patient's wife?
What misconception about pain control in cancer patients is highlighted in the nurse's interaction with the patient's wife?
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