EunYoung Kim, 34F, was in a skiing accident and is being admitted to the emergency department with a suspected left femur fracture. Which assessment finding by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

During a lecture on opioids and pain management in medicine, a nursing instructor discusses the JAMA letter written by Porter and Jick in 1980. The student nurse, having read the JAMA letter, understands that was the primary subject of this letter was … ?

Mrs. Sanchez uses a fentanyl (Duragesic) patch for chronic abdominal pain caused by ovarian cancer. Her patch provides a continuous amount of the medication to be delivered transdermally.  At shift change, Mrs. Sanchez asks the oncoming nurse to administer her prescribed PRN Norco (hydrocodone/APAP) 10mg/325mg tablet. Which action should the nurse take first?

The nurse teaches a patient with osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip about how to manage the signs and symptoms of OA. Which patient statement indicates to the nurse a need for additional teaching?

The health care provider orders a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine to provide pain relief for a patient with acute surgical pain who has never received opioids before. The nurse sets up the pump, connects it to the patient, and educates the patient on the proper use of the PCA. Which nursing actions regarding opioid administration are appropriate at this time? Select all that apply.  

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What was the political impact of Baker vs. Carr (1962)?

How do political party ‘cue’ voters?

What is the most important characteristics for a lobbyist to have?

In the state legislation, what is the most important person, or group needed for passing a bill.