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you are charge nurse -- patient says pain needs aren't being met -- what do you do?
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talk to nurse in charge of that patient -- later you can assess patient, etc. -- if needed
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what type of adjunctive pain relief can be given besides nsaids for diabetic neuropathy?
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elevil -- antidepressant
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who are greatest risk from side effects from opioids?
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elderly, opiate naive and underlying pulmonary -- see which client has the most risk factors
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patient refuses pain medication because of fear he will be a drug addict like brother -- what first intervention
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enocurage the expression of those fears and past experiences
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what are one of first signs of opiod withdrawal?
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sweating
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late signs of opioid withdrawal?
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fever, nausea, cramps between 48 and 72 hours
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for cognitively impaired patient who can't report pain what should you do first?
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get info from family
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if a family member comes to you and says the patient isn't get relief what should you do?
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go assess client for pain
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what stage of cancer is cancer in situ?
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first
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side effect of oncovin
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parasthesia
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what are four phases of chemo for leukemia?
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induction, intesification, consolidation, maintenance
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what most important lab value for tumor lysis syndrome?
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electrolyte
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What is a big concern with SIADH?
What supplement may be ordered? |
hyponatremia -- sodium supplements may be ordered
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Can an LPN arrange a consult?
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no -- it's within the scope of practice of an RN
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what does low phosphorous case?
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muscle weakness?
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Can nursing assistant's check blood glucose levels?
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no
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