Nurses working with patients in pain need to recognize and avoid common misconceptions and myths about pain. In regards to the pain experience, which of the following is correct?
A) Chronic pain is mostly psychological in nature
B) Regular use of analgesics leads to drug addiction
C) The patient is the best authority on the pain experience
D) The amount of tissue damage is accurately reflected in the degree of pain perceived
C) The patient is the best authority on the pain experience
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A) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) B) Ethambutol (Myambutol) C) Isoniazid (Nydrazid) D) Rifampin (Rifadin) E) Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
A healthcare provider receives notice that current reimbursement rates from Medicare are going to change. What should the provider keep in mind about reimbursement when reviewing the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA)?
A) Focused on quantity B) Based on value and quality C) Determined by the number of beneficiaries D) Calculated according to the gross domestic product
The nurse is attempting to start an exercise program in a local community as a health promotion project. In explaining the purpose of the project, the nurse explains to community leaders that
a. A sedentary lifestyle contributes to the development of health-related problems. b. The recommended frequency of workouts should be twice a day. c. An exercise prescription should incorporate aerobic exercise only. d. The purpose of weight training is to bulk up muscles.
Which mineral is needed for growth and metabolism?
a. Sodium b. Iron c. Iodine d. Potassium