MC The client is being treated for chronic headache pain in a local clinic. In addition to the medical care the client is receiving, the client also visits an acupuncture
clinic and states that both therapies help the headache pain. This type of health care subsystem the client is employing is:
A. Popular.
B. Personal.
C. Alternative.
D. Complementary.
D. Complementary.
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The nurse is caring for a patient 24 hours after fluid resuscitation for burns over 50% of the body. Which assessment data obtained by the nurse indicates complications from the fluid resuscitation?
A) Absent peripheral pulses B) Crackles in lung fields C) Sinus bradycardia D) 1+ pitting edema of the feet
The nurse is providing care to a client with pneumonia is has a fever. Which interventions should the nurse use to attain the goal of normal body temperature?
Select all that apply. A) Increase the temperature of the room environment to prevent shivering. B) Administer antipyretic medications. C) Restrict fluids during periods of hyperthermia because of the risk of electrolyte imbalance. D) Use ice packs and a tepid bath every 2 hours. E) Promote frequent rest periods to increase energy reserve.
A family member of an older patient with severe dermatitis says, "I was always so careful to bathe him every day. I guess I just wasn't careful enough." What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "Dermatitis is not caused by poor hy-giene." b. "Don't worry; we will bathe him tho-roughly while he is here." c. "You will have a chance to do better when he is back at home." d. "You shouldn't feel like the skin condition is your fault."
A nurse who is conducting a staff in-service on the phases of a disaster continuum teaches participants that, during the impact stage, activities focus on:
a. community awareness in anticipation of a terrorist attack or natural disaster. b. determining the effectiveness of the disaster medical assistance team (DMAT). c. the use of an all-hazards approach. d. initiating response activities.