A resident's left leg was amputated. The person complains of pain in the left leg. This is:
a. Chronic pain
b. Radiating pain
c. Sympathy pain
d. Phantom pain
D
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How long did Melanson, Lindeman, and Jarolim (2007) note that it would take from the time that a committee is formed until a health care information system selection is finalized?
1. 14 months 2. Two years 3. Six months 4. Three years
The nurse explains that the main cost containment component of diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) is that:
a. hospitals focus only on the specific diag-nosis. b. hospitals treat and discharge patients quickly. c. reduced-cost drugs are ordered for the specific diagnosis. d. diagnostic group classification streamlines care.
Which clinical manifestation in a client with pericarditis should the nurse expect to find when performing a cardiac assessment?
A. An irregular heart rate that speeds up and slows down B. A friction rub at the left lower sternal border C. The presence of a gallop rhythm D. A substernal lift at the apex
When hospitals are competing for recruitment and retention purposes, the graduate may benefit by the hospital offering?
a. Fixed day shifts b. Opportunities to help the new graduate pass the NCLEX-RN exam c. A salary equivalent to that of the experienced nurse d. Free meals in the cafeteria