To help relive her pain, Ann concentrates on a favorite vacation setting. The nurse interprets this technique as which of the following?

a. distraction
b. relaxation
c. Recall
d. Imagery


Answer: d. Imagery

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1. An indication of an inflammatory condition of the kidneys. 2. A sign of acute or chronic renal disease. 3. Normal. 4. A sign of polycystic kidney disease.

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Primary nursing is often practiced in intensive care units where nurses are assigned one or two clients

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Secondary prevention for cognitive impairment includes what activity?

a. Genetic counseling b. Avoidance of prenatal rubella infection c. Preschool education and counseling services d. Newborn screening for treatable inborn errors of metabolism

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The client's strength and type of disability are guides to the best possible crutch-walking gait or style of walking. The client is partially able to bear weight on both legs

What would be the best type of crutch-walking gait to recommend to the client? A) Two-point gait B) Three-point gait C) Four-point gait D) Swing-through gait

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