A patient reports experiencing deep, burning pain. In which way is this patient's pain being transmitted in the body?
A. C fibers
B. Endorphins
C. Dynorphins
D. A-delta fibers
Answer: A
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A) The client obtains pain relief slowly and steadily. B) The client determines the maximum daily dose. C) The client is able to have long hours of rest. D) The client is actively involved in pain management.
A 75-year-old client on a medical unit awakens from sleep with confusion about where she is. She insists her daughter is in the other room and wants to see her
The nurse reorients the patient to her surroundings and gets the client to return to sleep. In reviewing the client's record, what data would be considered a source of the patient's confusion? 1. Pain medication received 2. The death of the client's husband last month 3. The client's age 4. History of cardiac disease
An intoxicated client was brought to the hospital at 2 a.m. following a fall that resulted in a fractured femur. If the client is going to experience withdrawal symptoms, the nurse should be alert for them to peak around which time?
A) 54-72 hours after drinking stops B) 6-12 hours after drinking stops C) 24-48 hours after drinking stops D) 72-92 hours after drinking stops
In discussing spiritual well-being, the nurse identifies that the vertical dimension involves
a. The positive relationships and connections people have with others. b. The transcendent relationship between a person and God. c. Confidence in something for which there is no proof. d. Providing an attitude of something to live for and look forward to.