Post-coital bleeding: ________

The physician orders a palliative care consult for a client with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who wishes no further medical intervention. Which step should the nurse anticipate based on her knowledge of palliative care?

a) Decreasing administration of pain medications b) Reducing oxygen requirements c) Increasing the need for antianxiety agents d) Decreasing the use of bronchodilators

A 23-year-old male patient has called EMS for swollen lips and hives. Upon entering the scene, which of these observations would make the EMT suspicious that the patient is having an allergic reaction?

A) A glucometer on a table in the living room B) A new container of penicillin on a table with two pills missing C) Other family members complaining of similar symptoms D) A bottle of expired nitroglycerin on the kitchen counter