Nursing fundamentals brcc - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

a health care provider orders a pain medication for a postoperative patient that is a PRN order. When would the nurse administer this medication? a. a single dose during the postoperative period b. doses administered as needed for pain relief c. one dose administered immediately d. doses routinely administered as a standing order - b a medication order reads: "hydromorphone, 2 mg IV every 3 to 4 hours PRN pain." the prefilled cartridge is available with a label reading "hydromorphone 2...

Nursing Fundamentals Final Exam BRCC.

Nursing Fundamentals Final Exam BRCC

Nursing Fundamentals Final Exam BRCC...

Nurses as Caregiver - ANSWERSprovides care using both art/science of nursing to meet needs Nurses as Communicator - ANSWERSUses communication skills to establish/maintain helping relationships Nurses as Teachers - ANSWERSUses individualized teaching plans to meet learning needs of the patient Nurses as Counselor - ANSWERSProvide information, make referrals, and facilitate patients problem-solving and decision-making skills Nurses as Leaders - ANSWERSAssertive self-confidence practice...