1.Location of the pain. Pixabay.com/images/A man holding his stomach due to pain. 2.The intensity of the pain. 3.What is the quality of the pain?.Does the pain radiates to anywhere else?. 4.How long( duration) does it last?. 5.Chronology:When did the pain start?.(time line)That is how did the pain started or begin?. 6.What triggers the pain?.That is …
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I have experienced severe pain recently and I felt terrible for my knee surgery. So I want to revisit pain assessment. Pain experience is unique to each person. If the nurse wants to actually understand levels of pain, she or he needs a Special Assessment Pain Tools that will assess all factors such as physiological,emotional, …
After having a lot to drink Mr George Okonkwo decided to go home that night. Everyone knew that he was drunk they discouraged him from leaving but he insisted.He refused to listen to anyone.He jumped onto his motorcycle and drove off.He did not drive too long before he started falling asleep quickly. Three hours passed …
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After your knee surgery you were in postoperative care for 45minutes to 60minutes. Physical therapist ambulated you to the bathroom to urinate and to see if you can use your front wheel walker.The nurse gave you ice chips with sip of water and you tolerated well. DISCHARGE HOME INSTRUCTIONS AFTER KNEE SURGERY SAME DAY. You …
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1.You have been NPO past midnight as ordered by the doctor and consent signed. Blood pressure medication taken with sip of water the morning of your surgery. Do not take diabetes medication on the day of surgery. Talk to your healthcare provider. 2.You should come to the hospital atleast two hours early. This gives you …
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If you have plan to jeopardize the life of the innocent patients/clients/ residents trusted in your hands because you want to practice nursing without adequate nursing training .Have you have taught that you might accidentally kill an incident person(s)?.Have your hospital covered something that they can’t explain and blame the deceased?.Who knows?. 2.Nursing profession is …
The residents of a skilled nursing facility were in groups meeting spending happy hour together and reminiscing about life experiences and the past.The nurse understands that the main purpose of this groups is to?. A. Keep the geriatric residents from disturbing the nursing staff. B.Observe and see if they are interacting with each other. C.Part …
A 22years old man with type 1 diabetes patient comes to the Emergency room complaining of abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. He has very poor appetite so he reduced his insulin intake because of flu symptoms. Which of the following is the correct response?. A .Diabetic Ketoacidosis. B.Insulin dependent.. C.Hypokalemia. D.Hypovolemia. Correct answer is A. …
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What are the symptoms of possible victim abuse or neglect?. A. Unexplained bruises, burns,lacerations, fractures or multiple injuries in various stages of healing. B.Demonstration of anxiety. C.Crying all the time. D.Seizure disorder and constant panic. Correct answer is A. Rationale: It is imperative to report to adult protective services.Notify social worker from patient and family …
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