A patient has been experiencing chronic pancreatic cancer pa…
A patient has been experiencing chronic pancreatic cancer pain for the past 14 weeks, and it is worsening. She states that she has “minimal relief with acetaminophen.” According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 3-step analgesic pain ladder, what should be the next analgesic or combination of analgesics?
Read DetailsA 74 year-old man, is brought to the ED by his daughter, who…
A 74 year-old man, is brought to the ED by his daughter, who reports that he has been increasingly confused, agitated and unsteady. She also states that she found several empty bottles of OTC sleep pills and empty alcohol bottles in his room. What should the nurse prioritize during the initial assessment?
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