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 ["A","C"]

Explanation

A. Pulmonic valve closure is best heard at the base of the heart, near the second intercostal space at the left sternal border.
B. Tricuspid valve sounds are best heard at the lower left sternal border, near the apex rather than the base of the heart.
C. Aortic valve closure is also best heard at the base of the heart, near the second intercostal space on the right sternal border.
D. Mitral valve sounds are heard best at the apex of the heart, near the fifth intercostal space in the midclavicular line, not the base.

A. Provides care that is based on meanings generated by predetermined criteria. B. Provides care that is based on the priorities of the hospital unit workflow. C. Provides care that is the same as the values of the professional health care system D. Provides care that makes the nurse the leader in determining what is needed. E. Provides care that honors the client's differences and perspectives.

Correct Answer is E

Explanation

A. Providing care based on predetermined criteria may overlook individual client needs and cultural nuances.
B. Prioritizing hospital unit workflow may not align with the individual needs of clients.
C. Care aligned with professional healthcare values may not address the specific cultural values and preferences of diverse clients.
D. This approach may dismiss the client's autonomy and unique cultural context.
E. Honoring the client's differences and perspectives indicates a commitment to culturally responsive care, recognizing and respecting diverse backgrounds.

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

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Correct Answer is ["A","C"]

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Correct Answer is E

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