The nurse is providing education to a client regarding pain control after surgery. What time does the nurse inform the client is the best time to request pain medication?
When there is no pain, but it is time for the medication to be administered
When the client experiences a pain rating of "10" on a 0 to 10 pain scale
Before the pain becomes severe
After the pain becomes severe and relaxation techniques have failed
The Correct Answer is C
A. Taking medication when there is no pain may lead to unnecessary medication use.
B. Waiting until pain is at its worst (rating of 10) can make it harder to control and prolong discomfort.
C. Requesting pain medication before the pain becomes severe helps maintain better pain control and improves recovery.
D. Waiting until pain is severe and nonpharmacologic methods fail delays effective pain management and increases suffering.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. When a nurse delegates a task to a UAP, the nurse transfers the responsibility to perform the task but retains accountability for the overall outcome and ensuring the task is done correctly.
B. Nurses do have the authority to delegate tasks within the scope of practice and according to facility policies.
C. UAPs cannot function independently for all interventions; their role is limited to delegated tasks that do not require professional nursing judgment.
D. While UAPs are responsible for their actions, accountability ultimately remains with the nurse who delegates the task.
Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Hyperkalemia does not directly cause bleeding or anemia.
B. Hyperkalemia is not associated with increased risk of infection.
C. Hyperkalemia increases the risk of cardiac problems, such as arrhythmias, which can be life-threatening, especially during surgery. Elevated potassium levels affect the electrical conduction system of the heart.
D. While potassium is involved in fluid and electrolyte balance, hyperkalemia itself is more critical for cardiac function than general fluid imbalances.
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