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The Nurse Is Transcribing New Orders Written for a Patient

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The nurse is transcribing new orders written for a patient with a substance abuse history.Choose the medication ordered that has the greatest risk for abuse.


Definitions:

Tension Pneumothorax

A life-threatening condition where air enters the space around the lungs, leading to lung collapse.

Mechanical Ventilation

A method of assisting or replacing spontaneous breathing by using a machine called a ventilator.

Peak Expiratory Flow Rate

A measurement of the highest speed at which air can be forcefully exhaled from the lungs, used in diagnosing and monitoring asthma.

Recumbent Position

A lying down posture used in medical and therapeutic settings, with variations including supine, prone, and side-lying positions.

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