A colostomy is scheduled to be done on a patient who has severe crohn's disease. What is the correct classification for this surgery?
a. Palliative
b. Minor
c. Restorative
d. Curative
Answer: a. Palliative
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a. Peripheral arterial disease b. Venous ulcer c. Arterial embolic disease d. Venous thrombus
You are scheduled to take your NCLEX-RN examination tomorrow. Some things that you should consider doing to reduce your anxiety include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Practice breathing exercises b. Drink several cups of coffee before the test c. Think positive and avoid negative thoughts d. Practice relaxation exercises e. Eat a spicy, high fat, high protein diet for dinner tonight f. Use your imagination to create a relaxing sensory scene on which to concentrate
A nurse is assessing a client who states, "I was thinking of getting a weekly massage." Which condition is contraindicated for massage therapy?
A) Anxiety B) Chronic back pain C) Insomnia D) Phlebitis
When diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the nurse knows the patient will be treated with which medication?
A) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents B) Anticoagulants C) Narcotic analgesics D) Beta blockers