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What is the priority action for a patient who is crying and grimacing but denies pain and refuses opioid medication due to a family history of drug addiction?
What is the priority action for a patient who is crying and grimacing but denies pain and refuses opioid medication due to a family history of drug addiction?
- Respect the patient's wishes and monitor for non-verbal signs of pain.
- Encourage the patient to try non-pharmacological pain management techniques. (correct)
- Administer the opioid medication against the patient's wishes.
- Consult with a pain management specialist immediately.
When changing linens for a patient with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection, which personal protective equipment (PPE) items are essential?
When changing linens for a patient with a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) wound infection, which personal protective equipment (PPE) items are essential?
- Gloves and gown (correct)
- Surgical mask and gloves
- Face shield and shoe covers
- N95 respirator and goggles
For an unlicensed assistive personnel (AP) assisting in caring for patients with pain and discomfort, which task is most appropriate to delegate?
For an unlicensed assistive personnel (AP) assisting in caring for patients with pain and discomfort, which task is most appropriate to delegate?
- Administering a prescribed non-opioid pain medication
- Providing emotional support to the patient
- Assessing the patient's pain level
- Assisting the patient with activities of daily living (ADLs) (correct)
When preparing to insert a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in a patient's left forearm, which solution is best for cleaning the skin before insertion?
When preparing to insert a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in a patient's left forearm, which solution is best for cleaning the skin before insertion?
Which action can be delegated to assistive personnel when caring for a patient with Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) infection?
Which action can be delegated to assistive personnel when caring for a patient with Vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE) infection?
What is the priority goal when an analgesic is titrated to manage pain?
What is the priority goal when an analgesic is titrated to manage pain?
Which patient is at greatest risk for respiratory depression when receiving opioids for analgesia?
Which patient is at greatest risk for respiratory depression when receiving opioids for analgesia?
For a cognitively impaired patient who cannot accurately report pain, what action would the nurse take first?
For a cognitively impaired patient who cannot accurately report pain, what action would the nurse take first?
What intervention is the priority for a patient who is crying and grimacing but denies pain and refuses opioid medication due to a family history of drug addiction?
What intervention is the priority for a patient who is crying and grimacing but denies pain and refuses opioid medication due to a family history of drug addiction?
Which task is most appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (AP) in the care of patients with pain and discomfort?
Which task is most appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (AP) in the care of patients with pain and discomfort?
What is the MOST important action for a nurse when a pregnant patient in the first trimester reports recent exposure to the Zika virus while traveling in Southeast Asia?
What is the MOST important action for a nurse when a pregnant patient in the first trimester reports recent exposure to the Zika virus while traveling in Southeast Asia?
