A nurse observes a posthysterectomy patient who is crying hysterically. What type of pain response is this patient experiencing?
A) Behavioral
B) Physiologic
C) Parasympathetic
D) Affective
D
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A client approaches a clinic nurse in the waiting room and states, "I'd like to talk with you about a sexual problem I'm having." The nurse can best facilitate the interview by:
1. Offering, "Go ahead if you like. I have time to listen." 2. Suggesting, "Let's sit over there in the corner to discuss this." 3. Saying, "Let's go into my office where there's more privacy." 4. Asking, "I'm rather busy today; can we talk at your next appointment?"
A patient who was recently diagnosed with COPD comes to the clinic for a follow-up evaluation after beginning therapy with a SABA as needed for dyspnea. The patient reports occasional mild exertional dyspnea but is able to sleep well
The patient's FEV1 in the clinic is 85% of predicted, and oxygen saturation is 96%. The primary care NP should recommend: a. a combination LABA/ICS twice daily. b. influenza and pneumococcal vaccines. c. ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) twice daily. d. home oxygen therapy as needed for dyspnea.
A 12-year-old has been selected to be a cheerleader for her middle school. This child has been recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes
In teaching this child's mother about care for her child, the nurse wants the mother to understand that with increased physical activity, the child will need: 1. Decreased food intake. 2. Increased doses of insulin. 3. Increased food intake. 4. Decreased doses of insulin.
Which of the following best explains why most states have the legal drinking age set at 21 years old?
a. At 21 years of age, most Americans consider a person an adult. b. College is completed, and employment has begun by 21 years of age. c. Most 21-year-olds are self-supporting and no longer dependent on parents. d. The alcohol-related death rate rose alarmingly when drinking age was lowered to 18 years.