The Nurse's Neighbor Has a Severe Sunburn and Cannot Sleep

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse's neighbor has a severe sunburn and cannot sleep. What is the best advice by the nurse?

• A) "Apply emollients to keep the skin moist until it heals."
• B) "Call your physician for a prescription for pain medication."
• C) "Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) for pain."
• D) "Apply a local anesthetic to the area that is sunburned."

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Definitions:

Life Or Death

A situation or condition that is critically vital, often implying a risk of mortality.

Confrontation

A direct engagement or encounter between conflicting parties, often with the aim of addressing and resolving a dispute.

Compromise

A process of making concessions to settle differences, where each party gives up something to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Withdrawal

The process of reducing or eliminating the use of a substance to which one has become dependent, often accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms.