When the patient with sciatica seats himself in a chair, he gasps and complains of a burning and shooting pain in his hip. The nurse assesses that this is ____ pain
1. referred
2. neuropathic
3. visceral
4. acute
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Neuropathic pain is characterized by burning and shooting sensations without a stimulus. This is not a situation of acute pain, because neuropathic pain does not follow a nociceptor path as does visceral and referred pain.
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A nurse is discussing nutrition with a patient who expresses concern about not always consuming vitamins in amounts consistent with the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs). What will the nurse tell this patient?
a. The RDA is only an estimate of the amount of vitamins required and does not represent a scientific number. b. The RDA is the amount of vitamin needed by 50% of the population regardless of age or gender. c. The RDA represents the highest amount that can be consumed safely, so amounts less than this can be sufficient. d. The RDA represents an average, so low intake one day can be compensated for by increased amounts on another day.
A patient learns that a small bowel obstruction was caused by an appendectomy five years ago. The nurse realizes that this obstruction was most likely caused by what health problem?
1. an untreated infection of the appendix 2. adhesions 3. undiagnosed femoral hernia 4. umbilical hernia
The nurse manager on a pediatric intensive care unit wants to evaluate patient satisfaction. The nurse manager understands that ultimately, positive relationships with consumers of care are evaluated by the:
a. Cultural sensitivity of staff. b. Cost-effectiveness of care delivery. c. Economic value of service. d. Outcomes for clients and their perceptions of care.
Five clients are in active labor in the labor unit. Which women should the nurse monitor carefully for the potential of uterine rupture? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Age 15, in active labor 2. Age 22, with eclampsia 3. Age 25, last delivery by cesarean section 4. Age 32, first baby died during labor 5. Age 27, last delivery 11 months ago