An african american young adult is admitted to the emergency department in sickle cell crisis with a report of 10/10 pain. the patient is known to several of the nurses and physicians in the department who have labeled the patient as a βdrug seekerβ. initial discussion post: identify one (1) intervention that can be taken by the rn to reduce the stigma and improve management of acute and chronic pain associated with sickle cell disease. does the intervention apply only to the patient? does it apply only to the interprofessional team? does it apply to both the patient and the members of the interprofessional team? explain and support your answer.
Anurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin patches. the nurse should identify which of the following statements as an indication that the client understands the teaching? a. βi will move the patch to my leg if i get a headache.β b. βi will rotate the application site to avoid skin irritation.β c. βi will apply a new patch if i have chest pain.β d. βi cannot take a sublingual tablet of nitroglycerin after applying the patch.β
Anurse is assessing a client who receives monthly injections of cyanocobalamin. which of the following findings indicates a therapeutic effect of the medication? a. absence of hand tremors b. hematocrit 45% c. potassium 3.8 meq/l d. improved appetite