Referred pain, pain that is perceived as arising from a site that is not its true point of origin, is
A) largely due to axonal connections between the two sites.
B) probably the result of common embryologic tissue development of the two sites.
C) two sensory neurons entering the same segment of the spinal cord
D) due to fibers in the spinal cord entering and descending in the same root.
C
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A. Calls a code B. Assesses the client C. Checks the cardiac leads and wires D. Obtains a rhythm strip from the monitor device
Pyrimethamine (Daraprim) has been ordered for the patient as prophylactic treatment of malaria. The nurse recognizes the action of this drug prevents relapse of the disease by acting on what?
A) Changing the metabolic pathways for reproduction B) Disrupting the mitochondria of the plasmodium C) Blocking the use of folic acid D) Increasing the acidity of plasmodial food vacuoles
Parents of a hospitalized toddler ask the nurse, "What is meant by family-centered care?" The nurse should respond with which statement?
a. Family-centered care reduces the effect of cultural diversity on the family. b. Family-centered care encourages family dependence on the health care system. c. Family-centered care recognizes that the family is the constant in a child's life. d. Family-centered care avoids expecting families to be part of the decision-making process.
A patient diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease (PUD) asks if surgery will be necessary. How should the nurse respond?
1. "The administration of the appropriate medications makes surgery rarely necessary.". 2. "Surgery is required in about 50% of cases.". 3. "Surgery has a higher success rate than medication therapy alone.". 4. "If you take your medications and follow the prescribed diet, surgery isn't usually needed.".