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What is the most important action for the nurse to take when a new transdermal fentanyl patch is applied to a hospitalized client?
What is the most important action for the nurse to take when a new transdermal fentanyl patch is applied to a hospitalized client?
Why is it essential to remove the old fentanyl patch when applying a new one?
Why is it essential to remove the old fentanyl patch when applying a new one?
What would be the most successful cognitive-behavioral pain control method in the emergency department setting?
What would be the most successful cognitive-behavioral pain control method in the emergency department setting?
Why is listening to music on a headset considered a successful pain control method in the emergency department setting?
Why is listening to music on a headset considered a successful pain control method in the emergency department setting?
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Which nonpharmacologic pain control method may be challenging in an emergency department due to time constraints?
Which nonpharmacologic pain control method may be challenging in an emergency department due to time constraints?
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Why might video games be less effective as a pain control method in an emergency department?
Why might video games be less effective as a pain control method in an emergency department?
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How does the simplicity of music therapy make it advantageous in an emergency department setting?
How does the simplicity of music therapy make it advantageous in an emergency department setting?
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Why might guided imagery be less suitable for clients in an emergency department setting?
Why might guided imagery be less suitable for clients in an emergency department setting?
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What is the most important action by the nurse when discharging an older client living alone on opioid analgesics?
What is the most important action by the nurse when discharging an older client living alone on opioid analgesics?
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For a client being discharged after surgery on hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Lorcet), what is the most important discharge instruction?
For a client being discharged after surgery on hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Lorcet), what is the most important discharge instruction?
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What is a common risk associated with acetaminophen use?
What is a common risk associated with acetaminophen use?
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Why should an older client living alone be advised to have a home safety assessment when discharged on opioid analgesics?
Why should an older client living alone be advised to have a home safety assessment when discharged on opioid analgesics?
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What is an adverse effect that can result from exceeding the recommended daily dose of acetaminophen?
What is an adverse effect that can result from exceeding the recommended daily dose of acetaminophen?
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Why is it important for a client discharged on hydrocodone and acetaminophen to check over-the-counter medications?
Why is it important for a client discharged on hydrocodone and acetaminophen to check over-the-counter medications?
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What is a primary reason for advising a client on hydrocodone and acetaminophen to maintain their follow-up appointment with the surgeon?
What is a primary reason for advising a client on hydrocodone and acetaminophen to maintain their follow-up appointment with the surgeon?
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What action should the nurse take to prevent lymphedema in a client post-mastectomy?
What action should the nurse take to prevent lymphedema in a client post-mastectomy?
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Which factor could contribute to lymphedema besides radiation therapy?
Which factor could contribute to lymphedema besides radiation therapy?
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What symptoms may a client experience if they develop lymphedema after a mastectomy?
What symptoms may a client experience if they develop lymphedema after a mastectomy?
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What should the nurse emphasize to a client concerned about lymphedema after mastectomy?
What should the nurse emphasize to a client concerned about lymphedema after mastectomy?
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Why is it important for the nurse to educate the client about infection prevention in relation to lymphedema?
Why is it important for the nurse to educate the client about infection prevention in relation to lymphedema?
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Which statement about lymphedema is accurate?
Which statement about lymphedema is accurate?
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What action should the nurse take next if a client with a mechanical bowel obstruction reports constant abdominal pain an hour after experiencing intermittent pain?
What action should the nurse take next if a client with a mechanical bowel obstruction reports constant abdominal pain an hour after experiencing intermittent pain?
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How should the nurse respond to a client who had a colostomy placed in the ascending colon 2 weeks ago and complains of liquid stool in the pouch?
How should the nurse respond to a client who had a colostomy placed in the ascending colon 2 weeks ago and complains of liquid stool in the pouch?
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What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to assist a client and her husband dealing with intimacy issues related to an ostomy?
What is the most appropriate way for the nurse to assist a client and her husband dealing with intimacy issues related to an ostomy?
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In the context of a mechanical bowel obstruction, why should the nurse assess the client's bowel sounds when there is a change in abdominal pain nature and timing?
In the context of a mechanical bowel obstruction, why should the nurse assess the client's bowel sounds when there is a change in abdominal pain nature and timing?
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What is the significance of assessing for rebound tenderness in a client with a possible peritonitis related to bowel obstruction?
What is the significance of assessing for rebound tenderness in a client with a possible peritonitis related to bowel obstruction?
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How does assessing for rebound tenderness differ from evaluating bowel sounds in a client with suspected peritonitis?
How does assessing for rebound tenderness differ from evaluating bowel sounds in a client with suspected peritonitis?
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Why should the nurse prioritize assessing for changes in abdominal pain nature and timing in a client with a bowel obstruction?
Why should the nurse prioritize assessing for changes in abdominal pain nature and timing in a client with a bowel obstruction?
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What might be an essential role of an ostomy nurse in assisting clients and their partners with intimacy issues?
What might be an essential role of an ostomy nurse in assisting clients and their partners with intimacy issues?
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What could be the potential impact of nocturia on a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
What could be the potential impact of nocturia on a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
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How might incontinence affect a client's behavior and activities?
How might incontinence affect a client's behavior and activities?
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Why should a 55-year-old African-American client discuss the prostate-specific antigen test with their healthcare provider?
Why should a 55-year-old African-American client discuss the prostate-specific antigen test with their healthcare provider?
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What could be a consequence of social isolation due to incontinence in a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
What could be a consequence of social isolation due to incontinence in a client with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
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How might nocturia impact the mental status of a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
How might nocturia impact the mental status of a client diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
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What advice should a nurse provide to a client experiencing nocturia related to benign prostatic hyperplasia?
What advice should a nurse provide to a client experiencing nocturia related to benign prostatic hyperplasia?
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How might social isolation due to incontinence impact a client's overall quality of life?
How might social isolation due to incontinence impact a client's overall quality of life?
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What is the most accurate way to assess pain, according to the text?
What is the most accurate way to assess pain, according to the text?
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Why should a nurse believe a client's description of pain, as per the text?
Why should a nurse believe a client's description of pain, as per the text?
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In the context provided, why does the experienced nurse mention that 'Being able to sleep doesn't mean pain doesn't exist'?
In the context provided, why does the experienced nurse mention that 'Being able to sleep doesn't mean pain doesn't exist'?
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What does the text recommend as a response when a new nurse doubts a client's description of severe pain?
What does the text recommend as a response when a new nurse doubts a client's description of severe pain?
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What should be the nurse's approach when a client reports severe pain and then appears sound asleep?
What should be the nurse's approach when a client reports severe pain and then appears sound asleep?
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Considering various ways to measure pain, what aspect makes a client's self-report the most reliable method?
Considering various ways to measure pain, what aspect makes a client's self-report the most reliable method?
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What intervention is essential to manage breakthrough pain associated with specific procedures?
What intervention is essential to manage breakthrough pain associated with specific procedures?
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Why does pain control need to be continuous according to the text?
Why does pain control need to be continuous according to the text?
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What is the primary concern when a client on a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min?
What is the primary concern when a client on a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump has a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min?
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Why should a client-controlled analgesia pump have both basal and bolus settings?
Why should a client-controlled analgesia pump have both basal and bolus settings?
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What does a client-controlled analgesia pump with only an as-needed regimen fail to control according to the text?
What does a client-controlled analgesia pump with only an as-needed regimen fail to control according to the text?
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What should be the nurse's priority when assessing clients receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps?
What should be the nurse's priority when assessing clients receiving patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps?
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Which intervention is most crucial for a hospitalized client using a transdermal fentanyl patch for chronic pain?
Which intervention is most crucial for a hospitalized client using a transdermal fentanyl patch for chronic pain?
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What would be the nurse's priority when initiating nonpharmacologic pain control methods in an emergency department?
What would be the nurse's priority when initiating nonpharmacologic pain control methods in an emergency department?
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In an emergency department setting, which action best promotes client safety during nonpharmacologic pain control interventions?
In an emergency department setting, which action best promotes client safety during nonpharmacologic pain control interventions?
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Why is it advisable to avoid using complex pain control methods like biofeedback in an emergency department setting?
Why is it advisable to avoid using complex pain control methods like biofeedback in an emergency department setting?
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Which factor makes guided imagery less suitable for managing pain in an emergency department than listening to music on a headset?
Which factor makes guided imagery less suitable for managing pain in an emergency department than listening to music on a headset?
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What makes playing video games less effective as a cognitive-behavioral pain control method in an emergency department setting?
What makes playing video games less effective as a cognitive-behavioral pain control method in an emergency department setting?
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How can the nurse assist a client with mucositis to improve their nutrition?
How can the nurse assist a client with mucositis to improve their nutrition?
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What instructions should a nurse provide to a UAP assisting a client with thrombocytopenia?
What instructions should a nurse provide to a UAP assisting a client with thrombocytopenia?
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What diet selection should a nurse provide for a client who developed esophagitis after radiation therapy for lung cancer?
What diet selection should a nurse provide for a client who developed esophagitis after radiation therapy for lung cancer?
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What actions should a nurse take when caring for a client with thrombocytopenia to prevent bleeding?
What actions should a nurse take when caring for a client with thrombocytopenia to prevent bleeding?
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Why should a nurse avoid giving hot liquids to a client with mucositis?
Why should a nurse avoid giving hot liquids to a client with mucositis?
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What is an appropriate action for the nurse when a client complains of liquid stool in the pouch 2 weeks after having a colostomy placed?
What is an appropriate action for the nurse when a client complains of liquid stool in the pouch 2 weeks after having a colostomy placed?
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What instruction should the nurse provide to a client hospitalized for chemotherapy with a hemoglobin of 6.1 mg/dL?
What instruction should the nurse provide to a client hospitalized for chemotherapy with a hemoglobin of 6.1 mg/dL?
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What is the most appropriate action by the nurse for a client with a platelet count of 9800/mm3?
What is the most appropriate action by the nurse for a client with a platelet count of 9800/mm3?
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What is the priority action for a nurse assisting clients with alopecia from chemotherapy?
What is the priority action for a nurse assisting clients with alopecia from chemotherapy?
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A client hospitalized for chemotherapy has severe neutropenia. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?
A client hospitalized for chemotherapy has severe neutropenia. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?
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What is the most suitable intervention for a hospitalized client experiencing bladder toxicity from chemotherapeutic agents?
What is the most suitable intervention for a hospitalized client experiencing bladder toxicity from chemotherapeutic agents?
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What is the appropriate care for a hospitalized client with low platelet count and calf pain, warmth, and redness?
What is the appropriate care for a hospitalized client with low platelet count and calf pain, warmth, and redness?
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