Chapter 10, Problem 8MC

Which of the following nursing interventions is appropriate for a patient with impaired mobility? a) Encouraging the patient to remain in bed at all times b) Assisting with range-of-motion exercises c) Restraining the patient to prevent falls d) Administering sedatives to keep the patient calm

a patient with a history of hypertensionasks the nurse if they could take psudoephedrie(sudafed) for a cold. For which health conditions are decongestants contraindicated? a)hypertension b)narrow angle glaucoma c)uncontrolled cardiovascular disease d)history of cva(cerebrovascular accident) e)diabetes

For best results when treating se-ere pain associated with pathologic spinal fractures related to metastatic bone cancer, the nurse should remember that the best type of dosage schedule is to administer the pain medication a )as needed. b) around the clock. c) on schedule during waking hours only. d )around the clock, with additional doses as needed for breakthrough pain.