Which pain management strategy does the nurse teach a patient who has pain from infected kidney cysts of PKD?
a. Take nothing by mouth
b. Increase the dose of NSAIDs
c. Assume High Fowler's position
d. Apply dry heat to the abdomen or flank
Answer: d. Apply dry heat to the abdomen or flank
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A) "Take the drug in the morning." B) "Wait 60 minutes before eating breakfast." C) "Take the drug with a full glass of water." D) "Remain upright for 30 minutes after taking the medication." E) "Eat a breakfast high in calcium after taking the medication."
A patient who sustained a simple fracture of the left fibula 7 days earlier asks in what stage of bone healing he might be. What stage of healing should the nurse relay to the patient?
a. Hematoma formation b. Ossification c. Callus formation d. Fibrocartilage formation
A maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein (MSAFP) test reveals an hCG level of 2.5 MoM. The nurse interprets these results as indicating which of the following?
A) The fetus is at greater risk for Tay-Sachs disease. B) The fetus is at greater risk for hemophilia A. C) The fetus is at greater risk for Down's syndrome. D) The fetus is at greater risk for Edwards syndrome.
Which finding may be considered normal during adolescence?
1) Fuller and firmer breasts 2) Darker areolas 3) Colostrum production 4) Asymmetrical breasts