The Patient on Frequent Doses of Meperidine (Demerol)complains of Constipation

question 25

Multiple Choice

The patient on frequent doses of meperidine (Demerol) complains of constipation.The initial intervention the nurse should make is:

• A)offer fruit such as prunes or apricots.
• B)request an order for an enema.
• C)report the condition to the charge nurse.
• D)increase oral fluid intake.

Recognize the role of government in correcting market failures and providing public goods and services.

Identify the factors that contribute to government failures and their implications.

Understand the concept and importance of the "invisible hand" in market economies.

Grasp the significance of the price mechanism in allocating resources efficiently.

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