Nurs 3292 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Question 1: (see full question) A client being treated for rheumatoid arthritis has been prescribed a type of drug that is commonly used for joint inflammation. The nurse will administer an initial dose as an injection, and the client will continue taking an oral form of the medication. Which type of analgesic drug will the nurse administer? You selected:Corticosteroid Correct Explanation: Corticosteroids are used to treat pain that involves inflammation, such as that related to rheum...

Lewis 18, 19, 20 Chapter 18: Surgery: the art and science of treating diseases, injuries, and deformities by operation and instrumentation; involves multidisciplinary interaction among the patient, surgeon, anesthesia care provider (ACP), nurse, and other health care team members as needed Surgery may be performed for: Elective surgery= planned, emergency surgery= unexpected urgency Same-day admission: admitted on day of surgery, typically for inpatient surgery (patients there befor...