A patient has a history of scoliosis and back pain. For which type of pain should the nurse plan care for this patient?
A. Chronic malignant pain
B. Chronic nonmalignant pain
C. Ongoing time-limited pain
D. Recurrent acute pain
Answer: B
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A pregnant woman who is due to give birth in 2 weeks is shot in the shoulder during a robbery. Estimated blood loss at the scene was 500 mL, and she lost another 500 mL during surgical repair
The patient is admitted to the CCU and is in a supine position. Which initial assessment findings would the nurse anticipate? A) Vital signs consistent with compensated shock B) Slightly high pulse and blood pressure, alert and oriented, skin warm C) Severe and constant lower abdominal pain D) Severe tachycardia and hypotension, obtunded, skin cool and pale
If a peripheral pulse needs to be assessed quickly, the nurse should select the:
a. radial pulse. b. brachial pulse. c. carotid pulse. d. pedal pulse.
What is the systematic application of information and computer science and technology to public health practice, research, and learning?
1. Public health nursing 2. Public health practice 3. Public health informatics 4. Public health research
An elderly client is brought to the emergency room following ingestion of an unknown substance. The client, who appears to have dementia, has tremors, depression, and confusion. The nurse should assess the client for poisoning by:
A) Lead. B) Aluminum. C) Manganese. D) Mercury.