A nurse is assessing a client's pain. The nurse notes which of the following database findings that is indicative of acute pain?
A) Pupil constriction
B) Decreased pulse rate
C) Increased blood pressure
D) Decreased respiratory rate
Ans: C
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A. "I will explore whether or not you qualify for money to purchase these necessary supplies." B. "Even though it is expensive, the cost of taking care of urinary tract infections would be even higher." C. "If you can treat the catheters by boiling them, you can reuse them up to 10 times each." D. "You can reuse the catheters here at home. Only clean technique, rather than ste-rile technique, is needed."
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a. "Unfortunately, drugs are not helpful." b. "Drugs are available to stop the disease process." c. "Drugs can help preserve mental abilities for a time." d. "We will teach you ways of helping your parent adjust."
A client is taking finasteride (Proscar). Why does the nurse anticipate that this medication is being prescribed for male-pattern baldness and not benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)?
1. Taking a smaller dose 2. Using a topical preparation of the drug 3. Taking a larger dose 4. Using it on an as-needed basis
Which client has pain most consistent with myocardial infarction (MI) requiring notification of the health care provider?
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