A patient is experiencing phantom limb pain. For which type of pain should the nurse plan care for this patient?
a. Acute pain
b. Cancer pain
c. Intermittent pain
d. Chronic nonmalignant pain
ANS: D
Chronic nonmalignant pain persists beyond the time when healing usually takes place. Examples include low back pain, the pain accompanying arthritis, and phantom limb pain. A. B. C. Acute or cancer pain is not present after healing takes place.
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A. Urge the staff to have frequent interaction with the patient. B. Share an activity with the patient. C. Discipline the patient about his behavior. D. Encourage enjoyable activities.
An active case of tuberculosis
A) is treated with several antibiotics for a 2-month period. B) gives active immunity and the client cannot have a relapse. C) is verified by a positive two-step tuberculin skin test. D) requires isolation with controlled ventilation and reverse airflow until the client has been treated for 2 weeks with recommended antibiotic therapy.
A patient had surgery 6 hours ago. When the nurse enters the room to turn him, she notes that he is restless and grimacing. Considering the patient's nonverbal communication, what action should the nurse take first?
1) Administer pain medication to the patient. 2) Turn and reposition the patient. 3) Assess to determine the cause of the grimacing. 4) Leave the patient's room so he can rest quietly.
In using communication skills with clients, the nurse evaluates which response as being the most therapeutic?
1. "Why don't you stick to the special diet?" 2. "I noticed that you didn't eat lunch. Is something wrong?" 3. "I think you need to find another physician that's better than this one." 4. "We can't continue talking about your problems; it's time for your bath."