ATI Custom Fundamentals Chapter 31 ALL Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• "I will ask for less medication to avoid addiction.”.
• "I will call for pain medication as my pain becomes intolerable.”.
• "I will wait for you to evaluate my pain before asking for more.”.
• "I will call for pain medication before the previous dose wears off"

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• "A large dose of pain medication is administered with each injection.”.
• "You will have control of administering your own pain medication.”.
• "Your partner can push the PCA button for you if you are asleep.”.
• "The pain medication is delivered into your muscle.”.

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• place electrodes on all four extremities.
• adjust the settings below the level at which a tingling sensation is felt.
• turn the unit on before attaching it to the patient.
• apply conductive jelly to uncoated electrodes.

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• reduces the workload of the nurse, because it does not have to be checked often.
• completely eliminates any pain the patient is experiencing.
• eliminates the risk of adverse drug effects from the medication.
• reduces patient anxiety about pain by giving the patient more control in its management.

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• remove the patch and wipe off the skin.
• apply ice to the skin around the patch.
• elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees and offer coffee or cola drink.
• put up the side rails on the bed.

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• long periods of time, but it is best to check with the primary care provider first.
• short periods of time without physician approval, because they are nonprescription medications.
• short periods of time, but it is best to check with the primary care provider first.
• long periods of time without primary care provider approval, because they are nonprescription medications.

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• sleep with the window open for fresh air.
• perform some sort of exercise at bedtime.
• having a couple of drinks at bedtime.
• to wear soft earplugs for sleep.

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• decreased level of consciousness from a stroke.
• neuritis secondary to diabetes.
• severely sprained ankle.
• impaired peripheral circulation.

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• offering the most rest.
• irregular respirations.
• increased heart rate.
• daytime activity.

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• exercise in the mornings.
• take a nap during the day.
• drink wine.
• smoke cigarettes.