A Patient Who Is Being Treated for Stage IV Lung

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient who is being treated for stage IV lung cancer tells the nurse about new-onset back pain. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Give the patient the prescribed PRN opioid.
• B)Assess for sensation and strength in the legs.
• C)Notify the health care provider about the symptoms.
• D)Teach the patient how to use relaxation to reduce pain.

Grasp the comprehensive effects of addiction on personal identity, spirituality, and perception of the external world.

Understand the societal and professional perspectives on workaholism.

Recognize gender and age-related trends in compulsive buying behaviors.

Learn about the concept of comorbidities related to multiple addictions.

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