The __________ is the point at which the pain-transmitting neurochemicals reach the brain, causing conscious awareness
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Pain threshold
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A 93-year-old patient has been functioning independently in the home but has suddenly become confused. A family member asks the nurse, "Does this mean Dad has Alzheimer's disease?" Which of the following is the most appropriate response?
a. "Your father will have to be monitored over time." b. "It is very likely your father has Alzheimer's disease." c. "Why do you think your father has dementia?" d. "Confusion can be a sign of an infection in an older adult."
The nurse is caring for an older adult patient who had surgery to repair a fractured hip. The patient needs continued nursing care and physical therapy to improve mobility before returning home
The nurse will help to arrange for transfer of this patient to which facility? a. A skilled care facility b. A residential care facility c. A transitional care facility d. An intermediate care facility
The nurse assesses the client during digital removal of a fecal impaction. Which client assessment data does the nurse determine is an unexpected finding?
1. Complaints of abdominal cramping 2. Large amount of brown liquid stool 3. Blood pressure 130/86 mm Hg, stable 4. Heart monitor shows sinus bradycardia.
A nurse admitting a client to the home health service is gathering information for the client's database. Within the database, the nurse gathers information on the client's health history,
past surgeries, diet, exercise, psychosocial status, and spirituality. This information will assist in the development of the client's plan of care. This is considered a A) Psychosocial database B) Physical database C) Holistic database D) Comprehensive database