NURS 201 EXAM 3 SEMESTER 3 Q&A 2024 Southern New Hampshire University
1. A nurse wishes to provide client-centered care in all interactions. Which action
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a. Assesses for cultural influences affecting health care
b. Ensures that all the clients basic needs are met
c. Tells the client and family about all upcoming tests
d. Thoroughly orients the client and family to the room
7. A student nurse asks the faculty to explain best practices when communicating with a person from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community. What answer by the faculty is most accurate?
a. Avoid embarrassing the client by asking questions.
b. Dont make assumptions about their health needs.
c. Most LGBTQ people do not want to share information.
d. No differences exist in communicating with this population.
2. A nurse is caring for a client who exhibits dehydration-induced confusion.
Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
a. Measure intake and output every 4 hours.
b. Apply oxygen by mask or nasal cannula.
c. Increase the IV flow rate to 250 mL/hr.
d. Place the client in a high-Fowlers position.
4. A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed a medication that inhibits angiotensin I from converting into angiotensin II (angiotensin-converting enzyme [ACE] inhibitor). For which expected therapeutic effect should the nurse assess?
a. Blood pressure decrease from 180/72 mm Hg to 144/50 mm Hg
b. Daily weight increase from 55 kg to 57 kg
c. Heart rate decrease from 100 beats/min to 82 beats/min
d. Respiratory rate increase from 12 breaths/min to 15 breaths/min
5. A nurse is assessing clients on a medical-surgical unit. Which adult client should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for insensible water loss?
a. Client taking furosemide (Lasix)
b. Anxious client who has
tachypnea
c. Client who is on fluid restrictions
d. Client who is constipated with abdominal pain
6. A nurse is evaluating a client who is being treated for dehydration. Which assessment result should the nurse correlate with a therapeutic response to the treatment plan?
a. Increased respiratory rate from 12 breaths/min to 22 breaths/min
b. Decreased skin turgor on the clients posterior hand and forehead
c. Increased urine specific gravity from 1.012 to 1.030 g/mL d. Decreased orthostatic light-headedness and
dizziness
7. After teaching a client who is prescribed a restricted sodium diet, a nurse assesses the clients understanding. Which food choice for lunch indicates the client correctly understood the teaching?
a. Slices of smoked ham with potato salad
b. Bowl of tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich
c. Salami and cheese on whole wheat crackers d. Grilled chicken breast with glazed
carrots
8. A nurse is assessing clients for fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Which client should the nurse assess first for potential hyponatremia?
a. A 34-year-old on NPO status who is receiving intravenous D5W
b. A 50-year-old with an infection who is prescribed a sulfonamide antibiotic
c. A 67-year-old who is experiencing pain and is prescribed ibuprofen (Motrin)
d. A 73-year-old with tachycardia who is receiving digoxin (Lanoxin)
9. A nurse teaches a client who is at risk for mild hypernatremia. Which statement should the nurse include in these clients teaching?
a. Weigh yourself every morning and every night.
b. Check your radial pulse twice a day.
c. Read food labels to determine sodium content.
d. Bake or grill the meat rather than frying it.
11. A nurse cares for a client who has a serum potassium of 7.5 mEq/L and is exhibiting cardiovascular changes. Which prescription should the nurse implement first?
a. Prepare to administer sodium polystyrene sulfate (Kayexalate) 15 g by mouth.
b. Provide a heart healthy, low-potassium diet.
c. Prepare to administer dextrose 20% and 10 units of regular insulin IV push.
d. Prepare the client for hemodialysis treatment.
13. A nurse is assessing a client with hypokalemia, and notes that the clients handgrip strength has diminished since the previous assessment 1 hour ago. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Assess the clients respiratory rate, rhythm, and depth.
b. Measure the clients pulse and blood pressure.
c. Document findings and monitor the client.
d. Call the health care provider.
14. After teaching a client to increase dietary potassium intake, a nurse assesses the clients understanding. Which dietary meal selection indicates the client correctly understands the teaching?
a. Toasted English muffin with butter and blueberry jam, and tea with sugar
b. Two scrambled eggs, a slice of white toast, and a half cup of strawberries
c. Sausage, one slice of whole wheat toast, half cup of raisins, and a glass of milk
d. Bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar, a half cup of sliced peaches, and coffee
16. A nurse is caring for a client who has a serum calcium level of 14 mg/dL. Which provider order should the nurse implement first?
a. Encourage oral fluid intake.
b. Connect the client to a cardiac monitor.
c. Assess urinary output.
d. Administer oral calcitonin (Calcimar).
17. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is admitted with moderate dehydration. Which intervention should the nurse implement to prevent injury while in the hospital?
a. Ask family members to speak quietly to keep the client calm.
b. Assess urine color, amount, and specific gravity each day.
c. Encourage the client to drink at least 1 liter of fluids each shift. d. Dangle the client on the bedside before ambulating.
3. A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed a medication that inhibits aldosterone secretion and release. For which potential complications should the nurse assess? (Select all that apply.)
a. Urine output of 25 mL/hr
b. Serum potassium level of 5.4 mEq/L
c. Urine specific gravity of 1.02 g/mL
d. Serum sodium level of 128 mEq/L e. Blood osmolality of 250
mOsm/L
7. A nurse develops a plan of care for a client who has a history of hypocalcemia. What interventions should the nurse include in these clients care plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encourage oral fluid intake of at least 2 L/day.
b. Use a draw sheet to reposition the client in
bed.
c. Strain all urine output and assess for urinary stones.
d. Provide nonslip footwear for the client to use when out of bed.
e. Rotate the client from side to side every 2 hours.
1. A nurse assesses a client with diabetes mellitus who is admitted with an acid-base imbalance. The clients arterial blood gas values are pH 7.36, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 33 mm
Hg, and HCO3 18 mEq/L. Which manifestation should the nurse identify as an example of the clients compensation mechanism?
a. Increased rate and depth of respirations
b. Increased urinary output
c. Increased thirst and hunger
d. Increased release of acids from the kidneys
5. A nurse is assessing a client who has acute pancreatitis and is at risk for an acid-base imbalance. For which manifestation of this acid-base imbalance should the nurse assess?
a. Agitation
b. Kussmaul respirations
c. Seizures
d. Positive Chvosteks sign
7. A nurse is caring for a client who has the following arterial blood values: pH 7.12, PaO2 56 mm Hg, PaCO2 65 mm Hg, and HCO3 22 mEq/L. Which clinical situation should the nurse correlate with these values?
a. Diabetic ketoacidosis in a person with emphysema
b. Bronchial obstruction related to aspiration of a hot dog
c. Anxiety-induced hyperventilation in an adolescent
d. Diarrhea for 36 hours in an older, frail woman
10. A nurse evaluates the following arterial blood gas values in a client: pH 7.48, PaO2 98 mm Hg, PaCO2 28 mm Hg, and HCO3 22 mEq/L. Which client condition should the nurse correlate with these results?
a. Diarrhea and vomiting for 36 hours b. Anxiety-induced
hyperventilation
c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
d. Diabetic ketoacidosis and emphysema
1. A nurse assesses several clients who have a history of asthma. Which client should the nurse assess first?
a. A 66-year-old client with a barrel chest and clubbed fingernails
b. A 48-year-old client with an oxygen saturation level of 92% at rest
c. A 35-year-old client who has a longer expiratory phase than inspiratory phase d. A 27-year-old client with a heart rate of 120 beats/min
2. A nurse cares for a client with arthritis who reports frequent asthma attacks. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Review the clients pulmonary function test results.
b. Ask about medications the client is currently taking.
c. Assess how frequently the client uses a bronchodilator.
d. Consult the provider and request arterial blood gases.
3. After teaching a client who is prescribed a long-acting beta2 agonist medication, a nurse assesses the clients understanding. Which statement indicates the client comprehends the teaching?
a. I will carry this medication with me at all times in case I need it.
b. I will take this medication when I start to experience an asthma attack.
c. I will take this medication every morning to help prevent an acute
attack.
d. I will be weaned off this medication when I no longer need it.
4. After teaching a client how to perform diaphragmatic breathing, the nurse assesses the clients understanding. Which action demonstrates that the client correctly understands the teaching?
a. The client lays on his or her side with his or her knees bent.
b. The client places his or her hands on his or her abdomen.
c. The client lays in a prone position with his or her legs straight. d. The client places his or her hands above his or her
head.
5. A nurse cares for a client who has developed esophagitis after undergoing radiation
therapy for lung cancer. Which diet selection should the nurse provide for this client?
a. Spaghetti with meat sauce, ice cream
b. Chicken soup, grilled cheese sandwich
c. Omelet, soft whole wheat bread
d. Pasta salad, custard, orange
juice
6. The nurse is caring for a client with lung cancer who states, I dont want any pain medication because I am afraid Ill become addicted. How should the nurse respond?
a. I will ask the provider to change your medication to a drug that is less potent.
b. Would you like me to use music therapy to distract you from your pain? c. It is unlikely you will become addicted when taking medicine for
pain.
d. Would you like me to give you acetaminophen (Tylenol) instead?
7. After teaching a client who is prescribed salmeterol (Serevent), the nurse assesses the
clients understanding. Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?
a. I will be certain to shake the inhaler well before I use it.
b. It may take a while before I notice a change in my asthma.
c. I will use the drug when I have an asthma attack.
d. I will be careful not to let the drug escape out of my nose and mouth.
9. A nurse is teaching a client who has cystic fibrosis (CF). Which statement should the nurse include in this clients teaching?
a. Take an antibiotic each day.
b. Contact your provider to obtain genetic screening. c. Eat a well-balanced, nutritious diet.
d. Plan to exercise for 30 minutes every day.
10. While assessing a client who is 12 hours postoperative after a thoracotomy for lung cancer, a nurse notices that the lower chest tube is dislodged. Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Assess for drainage from the site.
b. Cover the insertion site with sterile gauze.
c. Contact the provider and obtain a suture kit.
d. Reinsert the tube using sterile technique.
11. A nurse assesses a client who is prescribed fluticasone (Flovent) and notes oral lesions. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Encourage oral rinsing after fluticasone administration.
b. Obtain an oral specimen for culture and sensitivity.
c. Start the client on a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
d. Document the finding as a known side effect.
13. A nurse cares for a client who had a chest tube placed 6 hours ago and refuses to take deep breaths because of the pain. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Ambulate the client in the hallway to promote deep breathing.
b. Auscultate the clients anterior and posterior lung fields.
c. Encourage the client to take shallow breaths to help with the pain.
d. Administer pain medication and encourage the client to take deep breaths.
14. A nurse cares for a client who has a chest tube. When would this client be at highest risk for developing a pneumothorax?
a. When the insertion site becomes red and warm to the touch
b. When the tube drainage decreases and becomes sanguineous
c. When the client experiences pain at the insertion site
d. When the tube becomes disconnected from the drainage system
18. A pulmonary nurse cares for clients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which client should the nurse assess first?
a. A 46-year-old with a 30pack-year history of smoking
b. A 52-year-old in a tripod position using accessory muscles to breathe
c. A 68-year-old who has dependent edema and clubbed fingers
d. A 74-year-old with a chronic cough and thick, tenacious secretions
21. A nurse cares for a client who tests positive for alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency.
The client asks, What does this mean? How should the nurse respond?
a. Your children will be at high risk for the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
b. I will contact a genetic counselor to discuss your condition.
c. Your risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is higher, especially if you smoke.
d. This is a recessive gene and should have no impact on your health.
22. A nurse cares for a female client who has a family history of cystic fibrosis. The client asks, Will my children have cystic fibrosis? How should the nurse respond?
a. Since many of your family members are carriers, your children will also be carriers of the gene.
b. Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder. If you are a carrier, your children will have the disorder.
c. Since you have a family history of cystic fibrosis, I would encourage you and your partner
to be tested.
d. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a protein that controls the movement of chloride. Adjusting your diet will decrease the spread of this disorder.
24. A nurse auscultates a clients lung fields. Which pathophysiologic process should the nurse associate with this breath sound? (Click the media button to hear the audio clip.)
a. Inflammation of the pleura
b. Constriction of the bronchioles
c. Upper airway obstruction
d. Pulmonary vascular edema
25. A nurse auscultates a clients lung fields. Which action should the nurse take based on the lung sounds? (Click the media button to hear the audio clip.)
a. Assess for airway obstruction.
b. Initiate oxygen therapy.
c. Assess vital signs.
d. Elevate the clients head.
26. The nurse instructs a client on the steps needed to obtain a peak expiratory flow rate.
In which order should these steps occur?
1. Take as deep a breath as possible.
2. Stand up (unless you have a physical disability).
3. Place the meter in your mouth, and close your lips around the mouthpiece.
4. Make sure the device reads zero or is at base level.
5. Blow out as hard and as fast as possible for 1 to 2 seconds.
6. Write down the value obtained.
7. Repeat the process two additional times, and record the highest number in your chart.
a. 4, 2, 1, 3, 5, 6, 7
b. 3, 4, 1, 2, 5, 7, 6
c. 2, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
d. 1, 3, 2, 5, 6, 7, 4
27. The nurse instructs a client on how to correctly use an inhaler with a spacer. In which order should these steps occur?
1. Press down firmly on the canister to release one dose of medication.
2. Breathe in slowly and deeply.
3. Shake the whole unit vigorously three or four times.
4. Insert the mouthpiece of the inhaler into the nonmouthpiece end of the spacer.
5. Place the mouthpiece into your mouth, over the tongue, and seal your lips tightly around the mouthpiece.
6. Remove the mouthpiece from your mouth, keep your lips closed, and hold your breath for at least 10
seconds.
a. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1
b. 3, 4, 5, 1, 6, 2
c. 4, 3, 5, 1, 2, 6
d. 5, 3, 6, 1, 2, 4
28. A nurse evaluates the following arterial blood gas and vital sign results for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD):
Arterial Blood Gas Results Vital Signs pH = 7.32
PaCO2 = 62 mm Hg PaO2 = 46 mm Hg
HCO3 = 28 mEq/L Heart rate = 110 beats/min
Respiratory rate = 12 breaths/min Blood pressure = 145/65 mm Hg Oxygen saturation
= 76%
Which action should the nurse take first?
a. Administer a short-acting beta2 agonist inhaler.
b. Document the findings as normal for a client with COPD.
c. Teach the client diaphragmatic breathing techniques.
d. Initiate oxygenation therapy to increase saturation to 92%.
1. A nurse assesses a client with asthma and notes bilateral wheezing, decreased pulse oxygen saturation, and suprasternal retraction on inhalation. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administer prescribed salmeterol (Serevent) inhaler.
b. Assess the client for a tracheal deviation.
c. Administer oxygen to keep saturations greater than 94%. d. Perform peak expiratory flow readings.
e. Administer prescribed albuterol (Proventil) inhaler.
2. A nurse assesses a client who has a mediastinal chest tube. Which symptoms require the nurses immediate intervention? (Select all that apply.)
a. Production of pink sputum b. Tracheal
deviation
c. Pain at insertion site
d. Sudden onset of shortness of breath
e. Drainage greater than 70 mL/hr
f. Disconnection at Y site
3. A nurse teaches a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which statements related to nutrition should the nurse include in this clients teaching? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid drinking fluids just before and during
meals. b. Rest before meals if you have dyspnea.
c. Have about six small meals a day.
d. Eat high-fiber foods to promote gastric emptying.
e. Increase carbohydrate intake for energy.
4. A nurse assesses a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which questions should the nurse ask to determine the clients activity tolerance? (Select all that apply.)
a. What color is your sputum?
b. Do you have any difficulty sleeping?
c. How long does it take to perform your morning routine?
d. Do you walk upstairs every
day? e. Have you lost any weight
lately?
5. A nurse assesses a client who has a chest tube. For which manifestations should the nurse immediately intervene? (Select all that apply.)
a. Production of pink sputum b. Tracheal
deviation
c. Sudden onset of shortness of breath
d. Pain at insertion site
e. Drainage of 75 mL/hr
6. A nurse plans care for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and thick, tenacious secretions. Which interventions should the nurse include in this clients plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
c. Suction the client every 2 to 3 hours.
d. Use a vibrating positive expiratory pressure device.
e. Encourage diaphragmatic breathing.
4. A nurse teaches a client who has open vocal cord paralysis. Which technique should the nurse teach the client to prevent aspiration?
a. Tilt the head back as far as possible when swallowing. b. Tuck the chin down when swallowing.
c. Breathe slowly and deeply while swallowing.
d. Keep the head very still and straight while swallowing.
5. A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for development of obstructive sleep apnea?
a. A 26-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant
b. A 42-year-old man with gastroesophageal reflux disease c. A 55-year-old woman who is 50 pounds
overweight
d. A 73-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus
1. A nurse assesses a client who is 6 hours post-surgery for a nasal fracture and has nasal packing in place. Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
a. Observe for clear drainage.
b. Assess for signs of
bleeding.
c. Watch the client for frequent swallowing.
d. Ask the client to open his or her mouth.
e. Administer a nasal steroid to decrease edema.
f. Change the nasal packing.
4.A client is in the family practice clinic reporting a severe cold that started 4 days ago. On examination, the nurse notes the client also has a severe headache and muscle aches. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Educate the client on oseltamivir (Tamiflu).
b. Facilitate admission to the hospital.
c. Instruct the client to have a flu vaccine.
d. Teach the client to sneeze in the upper sleeve.
7. An older adult is brought to the emergency department by a family member, who reports a moderate change in mental status and mild cough. The client is afebrile. The health care provider orders a chest x-ray. The family member questions why this is needed since the manifestations seem so vague. What response by the nurse is best?
a. Chest x-rays are always ordered when we suspect pneumonia.
b. Older people often have vague symptoms, so an x-ray is essential.
c. The x-ray can be done and read before laboratory work is reported.
d. We are testing for any possible source of infection in the client.
18.A client has the diagnosis of valley fever accompanied by myalgias and arthralgias. What treatment should the nurse educate the client on?
a. Intravenous amphotericin B
b. Long-term antiinflammatories
c. No specific treatment
d. Oral fluconazole (Diflucan)
19. A client is in the family medicine clinic reporting a dry, sore throat. The provider asks the nurse to assess for odynophagia. What assessment technique is most appropriate?
a. Ask the client what foods cause trouble swallowing. b. Assess the client for pain when
swallowing.
c. Determine if the client can swallow saliva.
d. Palpate the clients jaw while swallowing.
1.A nurse is providing pneumonia vaccinations in a community setting. Due to limited finances, the event organizers must limit giving the vaccination to priority groups. What clients would be considered a priority when administering the pneumonia vaccination? (Select all that apply.)
a. 22-year-old client with asthma
b. Client who had a cholecystectomy last year c. Client with well-controlled diabetes
d. Healthy 72-year-old client
e. Client who is taking medication for hypertension
4.A client has been diagnosed with an empyema. What interventions should the nurse anticipate providing to this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assisting with chest tube insertion
b. Facilitating pleural fluid sampling
c. Performing frequent respiratory
assessment d. Providing antipyretics as
needed
e. Suctioning deeply every 4 hours
2. A preoperative nurse is assessing a client prior to surgery. Which information would be most important for the nurse to relay to the surgical team?
a. Allergy to bee and wasp stings
b. History of lactose intolerance
c. No previous experience with surgery
d. Use of multiple herbs and
supplements
5. A preoperative nurse is reviewing morning laboratory values on four clients waiting for surgery. Which result warrants immediate communication with the surgical team?
a. Creatinine: 1.2 mg/dL
b. Hemoglobin: 14.8 mg/dL
c. Potassium: 2.9 mEq/L
d. Sodium: 134 mEq/L
8. A nurse is giving a client instructions for showering with special antimicrobial soap the night before surgery. What instruction is most appropriate?
a. After you wash the surgical site, shave that area with your own razor.
b. Be sure to wash the area where you will have surgery very thoroughly.
c. Use a washcloth to wash the surgical site; do not take a full shower or bath.
d. Wash the surgical site first, then shampoo and wash the rest of your body.
11. A client who collapsed during dinner in a restaurant arrives in the emergency department.
The client is going to surgery to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. What medication does the nurse prepare to administer as a priority for this client?
a. Hydroxyzine (Atarax)
b. Lorazepam (Ativan)
c. Metoclopramide (Reglan)
d. Morphine sulfate
18. A client is on the phone when the nurse brings a preoperative antibiotic before scheduled surgery. The circulating nurse has requested the antibiotic be started. The client wants the nurse to wait before starting it. What response by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Explain the rationale for giving the medicine now.
b. Leave the room and come back in 15 minutes.
c. Provide holistic client care and come back later.
d. Tell the client you must start the medication now.
5. The nurse is assessing a clients pain and has elicited information on the location, quality, intensity, effect on functioning, aggravating and relieving factors, and onset and duration. What question by the nurse would be best to ask the client for completing a comprehensive pain assessment?
a. Are you worried about addiction to pain pills?
b. Do you attach any spiritual meaning to pain?
c. How high would you say your pain tolerance is? d. What pain rating would be acceptable to
you?
10. A student nurse asks why several clients are getting more than one type of pain medication instead of very high doses of one medication. What response by the registered nurse is best?
a. A multimodal approach is the preferred method of control.
b. Doctors are much more liberal with pain medications now.
c. Pain is so complex it takes different approaches to control
it.
d. Clients are consumers and they demand lots of pain medicine.
11. A client who had surgery has extreme postoperative pain that is worsened when trying to participate in physical therapy. What intervention for pain management does the nurse include in the clients care plan?
a. As-needed pain medication after therapy
b. Client-controlled analgesia with a basal rate
c. Pain medications prior to therapy only
d. Round-the-clock analgesia with PRN analgesics
13. A registered nurse (RN) and nursing student are caring for a client who is receiving pain medication via patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). What action by the student requires the RN to intervene?
a. Assesses the clients pain level per agency policy
b. Monitors the clients respiratory rate and sedation
c. Presses the button when the client cannot reach
it
d. Reinforces client teaching about using the PCA pump
14. A client is put on twice-daily acetaminophen (Tylenol) for osteoarthritis. What finding in the clients health history would lead the nurse to consult with the provider over the choice of medication?
a. 25pack-year smoking history b. Drinking 3 to 5 beers
a day
c. Previous peptic ulcer
d. Taking warfarin (Coumadin)
16. A hospitalized client uses a transdermal fentanyl (Duragesic) patch for chronic pain. What action by the nurse is most important for client safety?
a. Assess and record the clients pain every 4 hours.
b. Ensure the client is eating a high-fiber diet.
c. Monitor the clients bowel function every shift.
d. Remove the old patch when applying the new one.
23. A nurse is caring for a client on an epidural patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. What action by the nurse is most important to ensure client safety?
a. Assess and record vital signs every 2 hours.
b. Have another nurse double-check the pump settings.
c. Instruct the client to report any unrelieved pain.
d. Monitor for numbness and tingling in the legs.
25. A client is being discharged from the hospital after surgery on hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Lorcet). What discharge instruction is most important for this client?
a. Call the doctor if the Lorcet does not relieve your pain.
b. Check any over-the-counter medications for acetaminophen.
c. Eat more fiber and drink more water to prevent constipation.
d. Keep your follow-up appointment with the surgeon as scheduled.
7. A nurse on the postoperative unit administers many opioid analgesics. What actions by the nurse are best to prevent unwanted sedation as a complication of these medications? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid using other medications that cause sedation.
b. Delay giving medication if the client is sleeping.
c. Give the lowest dose that produces good
control.
d. Identify clients at high risk for unwanted sedation.
e. Use an oximeter to monitor clients receiving analgesia. [Show Less]