A nurse observes that certain patients have less pain after procedures than do others, and forms a theory of why this happens. What is a theory?
A) a concept used to directly prove a fact or a group of facts
B) an understanding borrowed from other disciplines
C) a "best guess" based on intangible ideas
D) a statement of an occurrence based on observed facts
D
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Alternative approaches refer to interventions that are used instead of conventional treatment. A client asks a nurse to explain the difference between alternative and complementary medicine. Which is an appropriate nursing response?
1. "Alternative medicine is a more acceptable practice than complementary medicine." 2. "Alternative and complementary medicine are terms that essentially mean the same thing." 3. "Complementary medicine disregards traditional medical approaches." 4. "Complementary therapies partner alternative approaches with traditional medical practice."
A nurse is taking care of a diabetic patient who is 2 days postoperative after a total knee replacement
The patient has been requesting morphine sulfate frequently for pain, which she rates as 7 or 8 on a scale of 0 to 10. Her vital signs are T–98.9° F, P–88/minute, R–12/minute, and BP–136/88. Which of the following classes of medications should the nurse be most concerned about giving concurrently with morphine sulfate? a. Antihypertensives b. Benzodiazepines c. Antihistamines d. Antidiabetics
The client suffered a myocardial infarction (MI) and has shared with the nurse that he is reluctant to resume sexual activity
He is worried about having another MI. The nurse discusses various methods of sexual expression and points out that the most important body area for sexual arousal and stimulation is which of the following? A) Breasts B) Skin C) Brain D) Genitalia
A person's development is influenced by:
a. genetic factors. b. environmental factors. c. both genetic and environmental factors. d. none of the above.