You are assisting an oral surgeon who is about to remove a c…
You are assisting an oral surgeon who is about to remove a calculus (stoma) from a patient’s submandibular duct. The surgeon asks you to remind her what nerve she has to be careful not to injure while incising the duct directly under the floor of the mouth. You reply:
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The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses opioid pain medication based on their heritage despite the nurse’s explanation regarding its importance in the healing process. Which interventions by the nurse are appropriate for this patient? Select all that apply.
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