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Question 1 of 5

The nurse is providing care to manage the pain of a patient with burns. The physician has ordered opiates to be given intramuscularly. The nurse contacts the physician to change the order to intravenous administration because:

A. intramuscular injections cause additional skin disruption.
B. burn pain is so severe it requires relief by the fastest route available.
C. hypermetabolism limits effectiveness of medications administered intramuscularly.
D. tissue edema may interfere with drug absorption of injectable routes.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: tissue edema may interfere with drug absorption of injectable routes.

Question 2 of 5

When a patient arrives in the emergency department with a facial fracture, which action will the nurse take first?

A. Assess for nasal bleeding and pain.
B. Apply ice to the face to reduce swelling.
C. Use a cervical collar to stabilize the spine.
D. Check the patient’s alertness and orientation.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Check the patient’s alertness and orientation.

Question 3 of 5

A client is complaining of low back pain that radiates down the left posterior thigh. The nurse should ask the client if the pain is worsened or aggravated by which factor?

A. Bed rest
B. Ibuprofen
C. Bending or lifting
D. Application of heat

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bending or lifting

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for the client diagnosed with contact dermatitis. Which collaborative intervention should the nurse implement?

A. Encourage the use of support stockings.
B. Administer a topical anti-inflammatory cream.
C. Remove scales frequently by shampooing.
D. Shampoo with lindane 1%, an antiparasitic, weekly.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Administer a topical anti-inflammatory cream.

Question 5 of 5

Which interventions should the nurse incorporate into the plan of care for a client diagnosed with influenza? Select the one that does not apply

A. Placing droplet and contact precaution signs on the client's room door
B. Placing the client in a negative air flow room
C. Placing a ventilator in the room
D. Notifying other departments of the diagnosis

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Placing the client in a negative air flow room

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