The nurse is caring for a client who fell and injured the left arm seven months ago and is continuing to report pain with movement. Measurement of vital signs and neurological assessment are normal, and the client's skin is warm and dry
The client is calm and relaxed. The nurse concludes that this client is experiencing which of the following? 1. Deep depression
2. Frozen shoulder syndrome
3. Severe pain
4. Chronic pain
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Rationale: Pain lasting for more than six months generally is classified as chronic pain. There is no indication that any of the other options are pertinent to this client.
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1. assessment for nasal drainage and sinus tenderness. 2. transillumination and nasal speculum examination. 3. palpation of the frontal and maxillary sinuses and tonsillar inspection. 4. turbinate assessment and assessment for patency of the nares.
Which trends are occurring when providing care for vulnerable populations? (Select all that ap-ply.)
a. Community-based care and interorganiza-tional partnerships b. Outreach and case finding c. Elimination of disparities d. Culturally and linguistically appropriate care e. Increased incidence of acute illnesses
Nursing theories are built on levels of abstraction. Which type of theory is the foundation on which other theories are built?
A) Microtheory B) Practice theory C) Middle range theory D) Grand theory