A patient with a history of lumbar spinal cord nerve compression continues to complain of burning pain. Which type of pain should the nurse realize this patient is experiencing?
A. Complex regional pain syndrome
B. Phantom limb pain
C. Myofascial pain syndrome
D. Chronic postoperative pain
Answer: A
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1. Yes, secondary to the doctrine of borrowed servant 2. No, secondary to the doctrine of respondeat superior 3. Maybe, secondary to the doctrine of dual servant 4. Perhaps, secondary to the doctrine of ostensible authority
The nurse has discontinued suction to a nasogastric tube to administer medication. For how long should the nurse plan to leave this suction discontinued?
What will be an ideal response?
A nurse is attending a seminar on distance learning. Which of the following would the nurse expect to hear as the most common use for this method?
A) Degree programs B) Certification C) Continuing education D) Personal enrichment