Phantom pain after an amputation is located ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
where the limb used to be
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1) A nurse uses sterile technique to catheterize a patient. 2) Room air has an oxygen concentration of 21%. 3) Glucose monitoring machines should be calibrated daily. 4) An irregular apical heart rate should be compared with the radial pulse.
A woman has had multiple sclerosis for 15 years. To assist in the treatment of her illness what would she lobby her state and local governments for the legalization and use of?
A) Embryonic stem cells B) Bone marrow transplantation C) Immunopathology D) Euthanasia
A patient prescribed prochlorperazine (Compazine) has reddish-brown urine. What is your best action?
a. Collect a urine sample and send it for culture and sensitivity. b. Check the patient's vital signs with special emphasis on body temperature. c. Assess for signs of bleeding around the urethra. d. Teach the patient that this is an expected side effect of the drug.
A nurse is reviewing changes in healthcare delivery and funding for pediatric populations. Which current trend in the pediatric setting should the nurse expect to find?
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