When considering the risk factors for the development of phantom limb pain, the nurse recognizes which as a primary contributing factor?
a. Age, with adolescent patients being at a higher risk than adults
b. Presence of pain in the limb before amputation
c. Patient’s previous experience with managing pain
d. Cultural views regarding the acceptance of pain
Ans: b. Presence of pain in the limb before amputation
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Which of the following would not be an appropriate first step? a. Suspending the staff member from work b. Providing written admonishment that is discussed and placed in the employee's file c. Providing verbal admonishment d. Terminating the staff member
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The client is to be extubated from the ventilator after having received mechanical ventilation for 4 days. The client is alert and oriented. Indicate in which order the following steps should be performed. A. Deflate the endotracheal tube cuff. B. Ensure that emergency intubation equipment is at the bedside. C. Explain the entire procedure to the client. D. Give oxygen by face mask or nasal
cannula. E. Hyperoxygenate the client. F. Instruct the client to cough.G. Rapidly remove the tube at peak inspiration.H. Suction the endotracheal tube and oral cavity. I. Tell the client to take a deep breath.
It is important for nurses to know the functions of the branches of the federal government
. At a local meeting of the state nurses' association, an officer reminds members that the branch that is capable of originating major policy initiatives is the _____ branch. a. executive b. legislative c. judicial d. administrative