The nurse is aware of common misconceptions about pain that many clients express. Common misconceptions include:
1. Clients can experience pain even after minor surgery.
2. Administering analgesics regularly for pain will lead to addiction.
3. The person who experiences the pain is the authority on its existence and nature.
4. Intensity and duration of pain varies considerably among individuals.
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Rationale: This is a true statement, not a misconception.
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The Patient's Bill of Rights is designed to
a. Protect the nurse from unfounded lawsuits b. Identify the individual's ability to make decisions c. Protect the individual's right to make in-formed choices relating to his or her health care d. Support the choices of an individual who is able to read and write
A client tells the nurse that she has difficulty sleeping when she has to rotate between working the day shift and the night shift. The nurse realizes that which of the following is most likely being disrupted in this client?
a. ultradian rhythm c. infradian rhythms b. circadian rhythm d. circannual rhythms
A client asks a nurse why herbal remedies are popular now. What is the nurse best response?
A. They are being marketed very aggressively. B. Most insurance policies cover them. C. They are more effective for treating bacterial infections. D. Their popularity is decreasing, not increasing.
When the Healthy Communities and Cities concept was brought to the United States
a. The cities chosen for the initial work were Los Angeles and New York City. b. Canada adopted the program at the same time for continuity across borders. c. The same strict guidelines that were implemented in Europe were used. d. Smaller communities and localities were targeted instead of large cities.