Which of the following considerations should be made when assessing a patient for the application of cold or heat therapy?
A) prolonged exposure decreases tolerance
B) the neck and perineum are less sensitive to thermal change
C) open tissue or abraded skin is less sensitive to thermal changes
D) applications of heat or cold to large areas of the body cause systemic responses
D
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A) Little to no pain B) Mild pain C) Moderate pain D) Severe pain
A child who has undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is ready for discharge. It is important that the nurse teach the family to:
1. Keep the child on a low-calcium diet. 2. Return the child to school within 6 weeks. 3. Practice good handwashing. 4. Avoid obtaining influenza vaccinations.
Which finding could cause the nurse to suspect gestational trophoblastic disease in a client at 8 weeks' gestation?
a. Blood pressure of 128/70 mm Hg b. Fundal height of 12 cm c. Nausea and vomiting d. Weight gain of 3 pounds
A patient who experiences frequent panic attacks asks the nurse, "Why does this happen to me?" The nurse should explain that the problem might relate to a deficit of which brain chemical?
a. GABA b. Serotonin c. Dopamine d. Glutamate