What Is the Priority Nursing Assessment for a Patient Who

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is the priority nursing assessment for a patient who his receiving postoperative epidural analgesia with hydromorphone (Dilaudid) ?

• A) Respiratory rate, depth, and pattern
• B) Skin underneath the epidural dressing
• C) Bladder scanning to check for urinary retention
• D) Itching on the trunk and/or extremities

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Definitions:

Presbycusis

Age-related hearing loss, first to high-frequency sounds, gradually spreading.

Physiological Auditory

Relating to the biological processes and functions involved in hearing and interpreting sounds.

Selective Attention

The ability to focus on relevant stimuli and ignore others.

Forehead

The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.