The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Being

question 27

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who is being evaluated for a possible metastatic spinal cord tumor. Which of these data obtained when assessing the patient requires most immediate action by the nurse?

• A) The patient has new onset weakness of both legs.
• B) The patient complains of chronic level 6 pain on a 10-point scale.
• C) The patient starts to cry and says, "I feel hopeless."
• D) The patient expresses anxiety about having surgery.

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Definitions:

Estimated Dose

An approximation of the amount of a drug or substance required to achieve a desired therapeutic effect in a patient, often based on weight or body surface area.

Measurable Dose

A quantity of medication or substance that can be precisely measured to ensure the correct dosage.

IV Flow Rate

The speed at which intravenous fluid is administered; usually measured in milliliters per hour (mL/hr).

NS Solution

Normal Saline Solution, a mixture of water and sodium chloride that is often used as a diluent or to maintain moisture.