The progress note of Amy Shaw states that she is a 51-year-old female who has a history of lower back pain following a fall off a ladder in 2007. She has been taking ibuprofen on a daily basis with no relief. The pain is so bad that on occasion she needs to miss work. Based on her history and the results of the physician's physical exam, his treatment plan is naproxen sodium daily and an order for physical therapy to include TENS treatments with follow-up visit scheduled in four weeks. This is an example of a patient's health _______________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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When analyzing the phenomenon of environmental control which are characteristics of the White population?Select all that apply.
A. Primarily rely on Western health care delivery systems B. May observe traditional health beliefs C. May practice traditional folk medicine D. Follow homeopathic medicine E. Adhere to religious principles of health care treatment
The nurse is providing care to a pregnant client during a prenatal visit. The nurse suspects that the client has used cocaine
Which clinical manifestations support the nurse's suspicion? Select all that apply. A) Increased appetite B) Pinpoint pupils C) Muscle jerks D) Hypertension E) Bradycardia
The parents of a 3-year-old admitted for recurrent diarrhea are upset that the practitioner has not told them what is going on with their child. What is the priority intervention for this family?
a. Answer all of the parents' questions about the child's illness. b. Immediately page the practitioner to come to the unit to speak with the family. c. Help the family develop a written list of specific questions to ask the practitioner. d. Inform the family of the time that hospital rounds are made so that they can be present.
A patient with depression tells the nurse, "I don't think I want to take that SSRI medication the doctor told me she would prescribe. I don't understand what it will do." Which of the following would be the most helpful response?
1. "Medications help your brain; they don't mess things up." 2. "The medication will correct a deficiency of one of the chemicals needed to maintain a normal mood." 3. "SSRIs are a new classification of drugs that are getting good results while hav-ing very few unpleasant side effects." 4. "What is it you are afraid of?"