The nurse receives orders for an opiate pain medication for a client with severe pain. What other order does the nurse anticipate getting?

Fluid restriction by mouth

A low salt diet

A chest x-ray

Stool softener medication

Antidiarrheal medication

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Fluid restriction by mouth is not typically necessary with opioid administration unless other health conditions require it.
B. A low salt diet is unrelated to opioid administration unless there are concurrent health issues like hypertension or fluid retention.
C. A chest x-ray is not indicated solely due to opioid use.
D. Stool softener medication is commonly prescribed alongside opioid medications because opioids frequently cause constipation due to reduced gastrointestinal motility.
E. Antidiarrheal medication is not needed, as opioids are more likely to cause constipation rather than diarrhea.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. S1 and S2 heard with the diaphragm of the stethoscope is a normal finding, as these are the expected heart sounds.
B. A blowing sound heard over the mitral area with the bell of the stethoscope suggests a possible murmur, which could indicate valvular abnormalities and is considered abnormal.
C. Apical pulse palpated at the 5th intercostal space, midclavicular line is normal and expected in adults.
D. Absence of sound over carotid arteries with the bell of the stethoscope indicates no bruits and is considered normal.

A. Leave B. Leverage C. Listen D. Look E. Liken

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. "Leave" is not a part of the LEARN mnemonic.
B. "Leverage" is also not included in the LEARN mnemonic.
C. "Listen" is the correct answer; it encourages active listening to understand the client’s cultural needs and perspectives.
D. While "Look" may imply observation, it is not a component of the LEARN mnemonic.
E. "Liken" is not part of the LEARN mnemonic and is not relevant here.

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