A nursing instructor is describing how pain can impact a client psychosocially. As part of the discussion, the instructor explains the pain response
Which of the following would the instructor include as excitatory amino acids involved? Select all that apply.
A) Somatostatin
B) Substance P
C) L-glutamate
D) Serotonin
E) N-methyl-D-aspartate
F) Endorphins
C, E
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Which of the following fetal heart rate (FHR) findings would concern the nurse during labor?
1. Accelerations with fetal movement 2. Early decelerations 3. Average FHR of 126 beats/min 4. Late decelerations
The parent of a 16-year-old female tells the nurse that the child has not had a menstrual period in spite of having breast and pubic hair development. The nurse recognizes this as characteristic of which condition?
a. Dysmenorrhea b. Hypothyroidism c. Primary amenorrhea d. Secondary amenorrhea
Which of the following is an accurate guideline when applying cold therapy via an ice bag to a patient?
A) Fill the ice bag about one half full with ice. B) Cover the ice bag with gauze. C) Position the ice bag below or next to the designated area. D) Remove the ice and assess the site for redness after 30 minutes.
The nurse is preparing a two-part diagnostic statement for a client with respiratory failure. Which is the most appropriate way of phrasing the problem in the diagnostic statement?
A) Impaired breathing pattern B) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease C) Problems in breathing D) Caused by smoking