PAIN EAQ

A client describes abdominal discomfort after ingestion of milk. Which enzyme, as a result of a genetic deficiency, would the nurse consider to be the cause of the client's discomfort? A. Lactase B. Sucrase C. Maltase D. Amylase

A. Lactase Explanation:

A client received intrathecal morphine to control severe postoperative pain. Which action will the nurse include as part of the client's initial 24-hour postoperative care plan? A. Monitoring of respiratory rate hourly B. Assessing the client for tachycardia C. Administering naloxone every 3 to 4 hours D. Observing the client for signs of central nervous system (CNS) excitement.

A. Monitoring of respiratory rate hourly

A client who is 29 weeks pregnant reports a dull backache and abdominal cramps. Which condition would the nurse suspect? A. Preterm labor B. Uterine Atony C. Uterine fibroids D. Pelvic inflammatory disease

A. Preterm labor Explanation: Preterm labor is labor that starts before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Going into preterm labor does not automatically mean that a woman will have a preterm birth. But preterm labor needs medical attention right away. Uterine atony, or failure of the uterus to contract following delivery, is the most common cause of postpartum hemorrhage. Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Also called leiomyomas (lie-o-my-O-muhs) or myomas Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of a woman's reproductive organs. It is a complication often caused by some STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea.

which finding is an indication of ulcer perforation in a client with peptic ulcer disease (PUD)? Select all that apply. A. Tachycardia B. Hypotension C. Rigid abdomen D. Nausea and Vomiting E. Back and shoulder pain

Answers: A, B, C, D, E

What interventions should the nurse perform while caring for an actively dying patient? A. Admit the patient in hospice care. B. Perform aggressive laboratory tests. C. Provide patient and family reassurance. D. Keep the patient undisturbed for long time. E. Perform symptom management in the patient.

Answers: C & E C. Provide patient and family reassurance. E. Perform symptom management in the patient.

Which medication is used in the treatment of a client with intervertebral disc disease? A. Etidronate B. Zoledronic acid C. Cyclobenzaprine D. Salmon Calcitonin

C. Cyclobenzaprine Explanation: * Etidronate is used to treat Paget's disease of bone (a condition in which the bones are soft and weak and may be deformed, painful, or easily broken) and to prevent and treat heterotopic ossification (growth of bone tissue in an area of the body other than the skeleton) in people who have had total hip replacement * Zoledronic is used to treat high blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. ** Cyclobenzaprine is used with rest, physical therapy, and other measures to relax muscles and relieve pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries. Cyclobenzaprine is in a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. It helps relieve pain, stiffness, and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, or injuries * Calcitonin salmon is used to treat osteoporosis in women who are at least 5 years past menopause and cannot or do not want to take estrogen products. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break more easily. Calcitonin is a human hormone that is also found in salmon.