The nurse is developing a teaching program for the community. What population characteristic is most influential when choosing strategies for implementing a teaching plan?
A client was admitted to the cardiac observation unit 2 hours ago complaining of chest pain. On admission, the client’s EKG showed bradycardia, ST depression, but no ventricular ectopy. The client suddenly reports a sharp increase in pain, telling the nurse, “I feel like an elephant just stepped on my chest” The EKG now shows Q waves and ST segment elevations in the anterior leads. What intervention should the nurse perform?
April 22, 2020A postoperative female client has a prescription for morphine sulfate 10 mg IV q3 hours for pain. One dose of morphine was administered when the client was admitted to the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) and 3 hours later, the client is again complaining of pain. Her current respiratory rate is 8 breaths/minute. What action should the nurse take?
April 22, 2020The nurse is developing a teaching program for the community. What population characteristic is most influential when choosing strategies for implementing a teaching plan?
The nurse is developing a teaching program for the community. What population characteristic is most influential when choosing strategies for implementing a teaching plan?
The nurse is developing a teaching program for the community. What population characteristic is most influential when choosing strategies for implementing a teaching plan?