NURS 224 Study Guide - Final Guide: Orthostatic Hypotension, Prilocaine, Hypoventilation
21 Apr 2020
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N & v constipation orthostatic hypotension pruritus euphoria. Nursing management naloxone prepared resuscitation equipment oxygen ready. Monitor respiratory rate (if less than 12/min, withhold) Methadone: does not cause euphoria, treats addiction as it prevents withdrawal assess liver and kidney function symptoms, used to support patients that are dependent on opioids provide access to safe consumption sites. Do not use aspirin in more severe cases opioids may be used. Iv opiates and epidural analgesia used for childbirth depending on severity, opiates and non opiates used. Older adults opioids given sparingly as symptoms can easily cause respiratory depression and mimic symptoms of dementia smaller dosage of medications. Infants/neonates conserve energy resources needed for growth and healing decrease future response to pain overtime stabilize vs. Children emotional comfort allow for growth and development decrease sensitivity to pain comfort allow for adl and iadl function. Adls and iadls comfort and dignity in palliative care comfort. Cox-2 inhibitor antiinflammatory binds to mu and kappa receptors.
