Mr. Cook requires medication for nausea. Compazine 10mg po q 4hrs prn ordered. You have Compazine 5-mg tablets available. How many tablets will you administer per dose?

A. Document the findings in the patient's medical record. While documentation is important, further assessment is needed before determining if the blood pressure is abnormal for this patient.
B. Apply a cool washcloth to the patient's forehead. The patient’s temperature is normal (98.9°F), so there is no need for cooling measures.
C. Administer oxygen at 2 L/minute via nasal cannula. The pulse oximetry is 94%, which is adequate for most patients. Oxygen is not needed unless the patient shows signs of respiratory distress.
D. Ask the patient about his usual blood pressure results. The blood pressure (144/94 mmHg) is elevated, but before determining if intervention is needed, the nurse should ask if this is typical for the patient or if it is an isolated finding.

A. Perception. Perception occurs when the brain processes and interprets the pain signal, which happens after the stimulus has been converted and transmitted.
B. Transduction. Transduction is the process where a painful stimulus, such as touching a hot stove, causes cellular damage, leading to the release of chemical mediators that convert the stimulus into a pain impulse.
C. Modulation. Modulation involves the body's response to pain, including the release of endorphins to inhibit pain signals and reduce pain sensation.
D. Transmission. Transmission refers to the movement of the pain impulse from the site of injury to the spinal cord and brain, occurring after transduction has taken place.