A patient is receiving a PCA infusion after major abdominal…

A patient is receiving a PCA infusion after major abdominal surgery. When the nurse enters the room, the patient is sleeping soundly. The nurse can arouse the patient, but the patient quickly drifts off to sleep during their conversation with the nurse. The patient’s respirations are 12 breaths/min. Using the Pasero Opioid-induced Sedation Scale (POSS), what is the most appropriate nursing action in this situation?

I understand that I must find a quiet place to take the exam…

I understand that I must find a quiet place to take the exam with stable/reliable internet connection. I understand that technical issues happen and that it’s not a good idea to wait until the night a proctored exam is due to complete it. I understand that I always have the option of taking a (scheduled or unscheduled) proctored exam during the week of an exam on the campus (for example, in the SSCC Testing and Assessment Center) if I’m not comfortable completing the exam using the college’s proctoring service (HonorLock) on my own or using my own devices.

Emergency medical personnel use the Cincinnati Prehospital S…

Emergency medical personnel use the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale to quickly assess the likelihood of a stroke. If one of the signs is abnormal, the probability of a stroke is approximately 72%. What are the three criteria evaluated in the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale?                               

I understand that while completing my Midterm Exam and my Fi…

I understand that while completing my Midterm Exam and my Final Exam I must remain in view of webcam for the ENTIRE duration of the test. I understand that HonorLock only works using Google Chrome and the updated HonorLock Chrome Extension. I understand that the proctored session is being recorded and will be reviewed by HonorLock proctors and/or my Instructor.

 The nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetic peripher…

 The nurse is caring for a patient who has diabetic peripheral neuropathy and complains of chronic burning leg pain even when taking 10 mg of oxycodone twice daily. Which medication does the nurse suggest to the prescriber as an adjuvant to decrease the patient’s pain?