A nurse consults with a nurse practitioner trained to perform acupressure to teach the method to a patient being discharged. What process is involved in this pain relief measure?
A) biofeedback
B) cutaneous stimulation
C) patient controlled analgesia
D) percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
A
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The nurse explains that the HIV virus is introduced to the systemic circulation by the ____________________, which are found in the mucous membranes
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A client has a pituitary tumor that is placing pressure on the optic nerve and causing altered vision. Which nursing intervention is MOST important?
a. encouraging bed rest b. insisting that a family member remain in the room with the client at all times c. providing a safe, clutter-free environment. d. keeping the room well-lit at all times
A nurse is planning a class for school-age children on obesity. Which percentile does the BMI need to exceed for a child to be assessed as obese?
What will be an ideal response?
Upon checking on a patient, a nurse discovers the patient appeared to experience some shortness of breath while walking back from the restroom. The nurse determines that the patient may be experiencing
1. Episodes of orthopnea. 2. Cheyne-Stokes respirations. 3. Eupnea. 4. Exertional dyspnea.