18. Melatonin’s use is based on scientific evidence. The patient with which problem would benefit from melatonin?

18. Melatonin’s use is based on scientific evidence. The patient with which problem would benefit from melatonin?

A nurse caring for a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) implements strategies to create an environment conducive to sleep. Which strategy would be most effective?

While caring for a patient following an uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), the nurse monitors the patient for which complications in the immediate postoperative period?

While caring for an unconscious patient, the nurse discovers a stage 2 pressure ulcer on the patient’s heel. During care of the ulcer, what is the nurse’s understanding of the patient’s perception of pain?

A patient who has been taking ibuprofen (Motrin) and imipramine (Tofranil) for control of cancer pain is having increased pain. What would the health care provider recommend as an appropriate change in the medication plan?