A 12-year-old boy is experiencing severe pain following emergency surgery in the ICU. He is visibly frustrated and restless
His parents would like to achieve a steady state of pain relief for their son and to give him a sense of some control over the pain. Which pain relief method would be most appropriate in this situation?
A) Distraction by means of a video game
B) Massage
C) Opioids
D) PCA
D
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An older adult patient who underwent bowel resection is recovering from surgery without complication. He ambulates in the hallway and requires little analgesia for pain. During the healthcare team's morning rounds,
the surgeon informs the patient that the lesion removed was cancerous. Which factor will likely be the patient's most significant obstacle for learning? a. The patient's baseline physical condition b. A negative environmental influence c. Anxiety associated with the new diagnosis d. Reduced ability to understand the diagnosis
When performing health screenings on a college campus, which factor should the university health nurse keep in mind as increasing the risk of testicular cancer in men?
A) History of measles B) African American race C) Family history of prostate cancer D) Cryptorchidism
The message perception of verbal and nonverbal communication is known as __________
Fill in the blank with correct word
What intervention most effectively protects a client with thrombocytopenia?
A. Avoiding the use of dentures B. Encouraging the use of an electric shaver C. Taking rectal temperatures D. Using warm compresses on trauma sites