The Hospice RN Obtains the Following Information About a 72-Year-Old

question 9

Multiple Choice

The hospice RN obtains the following information about a 72-year-old terminally ill patient with cancer of the colon. The patient takes oxycodone (OxyContin) 100 mg twice daily for level 6 abdomen pain on a 10-point scale. The pain has made it difficult to continue with favorite activities such as playing cards with friends twice a week. The patient's children are supportive of the patient's wish to stop chemotherapy but express sadness that the patient does not have long to live. Based on this information, which nursing diagnosis has priority in planning the patient's care?

• A) Impaired social interaction related to disabling pain
• B) Anxiety related to poor patient coping skills
• C) Disabled family coping related to patient-family conflict
• D) Risk for aspiration related to opioid use

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Definitions:

Compensating Differences

Wage differentials that compensate workers for undesirable job attributes, like risk of injury or undesirable hours.

Nonmonetary Characteristics

Features or aspects of a job or decision that are not related to salary or financial gain, such as workplace environment or job satisfaction.

Wage Differentials

The variations in wage rates due to factors such as occupation, industry, location, and skills level.

Labor Immobility

A situation where workers find it difficult to move between jobs or geographical locations, often due to skills, qualifications, or other barriers.