A client with lung cancer has received oxycodone 10 mg orally for pain. When the student nurse assesses the client, which finding should you instruct the student to report immediately?

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A client with lung cancer has received oxycodone 10 mg orally for pain. When the student nurse assesses the client, which finding should you instruct the student to report immediately?

A. Respiratory rate of 8 to 10 per minute B. Pain level decreased from 6/10 to 2/10 C. Client requests room door be closed D. Heart rate 90-100 per minute

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

When should nurses view rehabilitation as a process?

A. Occurs in the last stage of the patient’s hospitalization B. Encompasses all nursing practice goals and activities C. Occurs primarily in a specialized unit of the hospital D. May not be achieved for all patients

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

In developing a discharge plan for a patient requiring home-care services, what is important to assess?

A. Patient’s nursing diagnosis B. Availability of needed community services C. Patient’s functional abilities D. Patient’s family dynamics

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Mary Thomas presents with red, teary eyes, a runny nose, and a stuffy head. What nursing orders would be recommended?

A. Antihistamines, aspirin, and cough syrup B. Increased fluids, steam inhalation, and rest C. Aspirin, cough syrup, and increased fluids D. Auscultation and percussion of the chest

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

What best describes Mrs. West’s change in vital signs postoperatively?

A. Decrease in BP indicates shock is imminent B. Elevated temperature indicates wound infection C. Decrease in BP is consistent with hypertension D. Elevation in temperature is consistent with normal postoperative recovery

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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