Is the result of an injury or abnormality of the peripheral nerves and typically causes a burning or stabbing sensation.
A. Neuropathic pain
B. Intractable pain
C. Phantom pain
D. Psychogenic pain
Ans: A. Neuropathic pain
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a. Because clients are well informed and know they do not really have to pay their hospital bills b. Because insurance companies and other third-party payers copy Medicaid's approach to holding down costs c. Because it is harder to continue giving charity care when less reimbursement is received from the federal government d. Because recent legislation has required that all reimbursement be based on quality performance measures
An 86-year-old woman is seen in the clinic for recurrent hematuria. The provider suspects bladder cancer. Which of the following information from the history would be considered a risk factor for this type of cancer?
a. History of alcoholism c. Obesity b. Sedentary lifestyle d. 65-year smoking history
Some hospitals play an important role in research. Which hospital or facility is most likely to require a nurse to do research in the better treatment of clients?
A) Telehealth B) University setting C) Hospice care D) Home healthcare setting
When assessing a client's incision one day after surgery show redness and warmth around the incision site. What action by the nurse is best?
a) Culture the wound. b) Apply a cool compresses TID. c) Assess for blanching. d) Note the wound edges in the client's chart.