A nurse is caring for a client who has been recommended the guided imagery technique
for pain management. The client is eager to know how this technique will help him. In
which way does the guided imagery technique help in pain management?
A) Relieves pain by relaxing taut muscles
B) Provides distraction and diversion from the pain
C) Enables visualization of destruction of the origin of pain
D) Causes vasodilation at the area of pain
C
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A) a digital rectal examination for prostate enlargement every 3 months. B) a blood test for prostate specific antigen (PSA) yearly. C) a monthly screening for fecal occult blood. D) An eye examination every 2 years.
Why should you teach a patient who is prescribed a thiazide diuretic to change positions slowly?
a. Moving rapidly from a standing position to a sitting position can raise blood pressure and increase the patient's risk for a stroke. b. Moving rapidly from a standing position to a sitting position can cause excess body fluids to collect in the feet and ankles increasing the patient's risk for edema. c. Moving rapidly from a sitting position to a standing position can put pressure on the bladder and increase the patient's risk for incontinence. d. Moving rapidly from a sitting position to a standing position can cause blood pressure to drop and increase the patient's risk for falling.
To promote infant security in the hospital, the nurse instructs the parents of a newborn to do which of the following?
1. Keep the baby in the room at all times. 2. Check the identification of all personnel who transport the newborn. 3. Place a "No Visitors" sign on the door. 4. Keep the baby in the nursery at all times.