Running low on points

Anurse is teaching a client about nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching? a. “this medication has a slower onset than a nitroglycerin pill that is swallowed.” b. “i should take this medication as soon as pain begins.” c. “i can crush this medication for faster relief.” d. “this medication should completely dissolve within 15 minutes.”

Mrs. h, age 42 years, is experiencing severe rheumatoid arthritis in her wrists, fingers, and knees. the joints are quite inflamed, red, and swollen. she is sitting rigidly in a chair and refuses to put on a sweater, even though she is shivering, or let anyone touch her arms. she has been prescribed an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory drug, but her dose is not due for another hour. she is feeling nauseated, so she has not eaten for the past 8 hours. based on patient history and the signs and symptoms, discuss how the effects of pain are exacerbating her condition.

What do you think about that for many of the sexual dysfunctions, the clinician gets to decide if there is a deficiency in functioning by using only their own clinical judgment that is not based on research or particular quantitative data?