The nurse is caring for a client who has been experiencing pain in the left knee for 8 months from a bone injury. The nurse identifies what nursing problem for this client?
A. Chronic pain caused by injury of the left knee
B. Acute pain of the left knee
C. Chronic pain caused by nerve damage
D. Neuropathic pain
Ans: A. Chronic pain caused by injury of the left knee
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The nurse is caring for a newborn and knows that his vision, unlike his hearing, is not fully developed. Which aspect of the child's vision would the nurse expect to be similar to his father's vision?
A) Adequate color detection B) Visual acuity of 20/100 C) Nearsightedness D) Monocular vision
The nurse should use which solution to clean the inner cannula of a tracheostomy tube?
a. tap water c. alcohol b. Betadine d. hydrogen peroxide
An essential component of pharmacy quality assurance programs is to:
A. maintain standards set by the DEA B. focus on the individual employee's work performance C. get the right drug to the right patient at the right time D. provide adequate emergency stock levels