The nurse is taking a history on an older adults pt who reports chronic back pain. The nurse seeks to identify factors that are contributing to the pain. Which question is the most useful in eliciting this information?
a. "have you had any recent falls or have you been in an accident?"
b. "do you have a history of osteoarthritis?"
c. "do you have a history of diabetes mellitus?"
d. "are you having pain that radiates down your leg or into the buttocks?"
Answer: b. "do you have a history of osteoarthritis?"
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1. "No, Nightingale focused her ideas on nursing education rather than direct client care." 2. "Yes, Nightingale was among the first to note that the influence of nurses has psychological components." 3. "No, Nightingale emphasized the physical environment for healing." 4. "Yes, Nightingale developed the idea of the therapeutic relationship."
A client complains of eating fewer fruits and vegetables than desired because of a limited selection at the market where the client can afford to shop. Which of the following types of factors is influencing this client's nutrition?
1. cultural 2. psychological 3. physiological 4. economic
A nurse admits the client to ambulatory surgery. The client's history includes multiple surgeries over last 10 years and the client works in dental office. In addition, when the client wears anti-embolism stockings, a rash develops
Which should the nurse implement? 1. Use powdered gloves to provide care to this client. 2. Remove nonlatex products from the client's room. 3. Inform surgeon about client's hypersensitivity to latex. 4. Gather additional information about potential allergies.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.