A patient being seen in the clinic tells a nurse, "The pain is in my right side." The patient's phase of illness is
1. Prodromal.
2. Symptomatic.
3. Seeking help.
4. Dependency.
ANS: 3
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A. "It is to induce prescribed rest and relax the uterus." B. "It's for the pain associated with those strong contractions." C. "The patient must be allergic to other pain meds." D. "This is the best medication for labor and birth."
An adolescent client is seen for abdominal pain in the local clinic. The client states, "The pain is sort of all over my belly. I can't really find one place that hurts more than another area."
Based on the nurse's understanding about disorders of abdomen and associated symptomatology, which nursing diagnoses are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply. 1. Acute pain. 2. Hypothermia. 3. Diarrhea. 4. Altered urinary elimination. 5. Altered nutrition, less than body requirements.
In which patient should the nurse be most concerned about immunodeficiency disorder?
a. The patient taking desensitization injections (immunotherapy) b. The patient on long-term radiation therapy for cancer c. The overweight patient d. The patient recently diagnosed with lupus erythematosus
The ethics committee of a hospital has decided that it is unethical to prioritize patients who possess more comprehensive insurance plans than those with minimal or no insurance
Which of the following principles most clearly underlies this decision? A) Beneficence B) Justice C) Fidelity D) Veracity