The nurse is providing care to an adolescent patient who is experiencing pain. Which is a behavioral change that often occurs when an adolescent is experiencing pain? Select all that apply
1) Crying
2) Clenched fists
3) White knuckles
4) Verbalization of pain
5) Muscle tension
ANS: 4, 5
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insight into the metabolism of his myocardium, and physical measurements and imaging of his heart. Which of the following series of tests is most likely to provide the needed data for his diagnosis and care? A) Echocardiogram, PET scan, ECG B) Ambulatory ECG, cardiac MRI, echocardiogram C) Serum creatinine levels, chest auscultation, myocardial perfusion scintigraphy D) Cardiac catheterization, cardiac CT, exercise stress testing
The nurse notes an exaggerated lumbar curve while inspecting the spine of a client. The nurse would correctly document which of the following choices?
1. Lordosis 2. Scoliosis 3. Kyphosis 4. Flattened curve
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) is administered to a patient before a diagnostic procedure. What should patient education about this medication include?
1. Driving may be difficult. 2. The eyes may be red for one or two days. 3. Tears will be yellow. 4. Sunlight will improve vision.
You are assessing a 59-year-old gas station owner for atherosclerosis in the lower extremities. In which of the following locations would the patient's pain make you concerned for this disease process?
A) Thigh B) Knee C) Calf D) Ankle