A client with a severe headache has been prescribed an analgesic. Analgesics provide
pain relief in which way?
A) Help improve client's mood
B) Allow greater blood supply into the painful area
C) Increase temperature in the area
D) Assist in decreasing pain transmission
D
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A nurse is providing education to a group of new mothers regarding immunity and infection. Which information regarding the development of immunity should the nurse include in the teaching session?
1. Acquired through immunization or exposure to the natural disease 2. Acquired through exposure to diseases from family members 3. Acquired through diseases from other children 4. Newborns being born with diseases already in their systems
Mrs. Violet is a 75-year-old woman living with her niece. Mrs. Violet comes to the adult day care center 3 days a week. The LPN notices that Mrs. Violet eats ravenously at breakfast and lunch. In conversation, Mrs
Violet says that she only eats at the center, not at home. The nurse must a. Report the niece to authorities for elder abuse b. Set aside quiet time with Mrs. Violet for a more detailed conversation c. Not worry; frequently, older adults have a decreased appetite d. Call the niece and confront her about Mrs. Violet's issue
A nurse is assessing the skin integrity of a patient who has AIDS. When performing this inspection, the nurse should prioritize assessment of what skin surfaces?
A) Perianal region and oral mucosa B) Sacral region and lower abdomen C) Scalp and skin over the scapulae D) Axillae and upper thorax
A nurse who provides care on a general surgical unit cares for numerous patients who have undergone hysterectomies of different types
The nurse is aware that hysterectomy is used as a treatment for numerous health problems including which of the following? Select all that apply. A) Uterine bleeding B) Pelvic organ prolapse C) Endometriosis D) Cancer E) Amenorrhea