When taking a patient history, the nurse notes that the patient has been taking herbal remedies in addition to acetaminophen for several years. Based on the admission history, the nurse understands that the patient is experiencing which of the following types of pain after an amputation?
a) Phantom pain
b) Acute pain
c) Breakthrough pain
d) Chronic pain
Ans: d) Chronic pain
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A nurse is counseling a couple about fertility prior to the husband beginning chemotherapy for cancer. The couple wish to delay childbirth until the husband is in remission. What information from the nurse is most accurate?
A. "Donor sperm are usually used in cases such as yours." B. "Have you considered cryopreservation of your sperm?" C. "Most chemotherapeutic drugs don't affect fertility." D. "You shouldn't wait, because remission may not occur."
What is the basis of the nursing process?
a. Medical diagnosis of the patient b. Identified physiologic and psychologic needs of the patient c. Standards of nursing care provided by the American Nurses Association d. Orders of the primary care provider
Which of the following patient responses would best indicate that resuscitation efforts have improved the shock state resulting from traumatic injuries?
1. blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg 2. base deficit 3. heart rate of 88 beats per minute 4. CVP of 4 mm Hg
Efforts to interfere with toddlers' movements may provoke a negative display or temper tantrums
True False